Is Base64 encryption?
No. Base64 only encodes data into text. Anyone can decode it, so do not treat it as encryption.
BASE64
Base64 encoder and decoder
Safe, fast conversion for strings, payloads, and data URIs. Runs in your browser.
How to use the Base64 tool
Convert text in seconds with these quick steps.
- Choose Encode to convert text into Base64.
- Choose Decode to turn a Base64 string back into readable text.
- Copy the output or clear to start over.
Example
Input
Hello, Zettools!
Output
SGVsbG8sIFpldHRvb2xzIQ==
The output is standard Base64 with padding.
Base64 FAQs
Why does my Base64 output end with '='?
The '=' characters are padding to make the output length divisible by four. This is normal.
Does this tool send my data to a server?
No. The encoding and decoding happen in your browser.