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What Is Base64?
Base64 is an encoding method used to carry text or binary data in a text-safe format.
Open Base64 toolBase64 is not encryption
Base64 does not hide data; it only converts it to another text representation.
Anyone who decodes it can read the original data.
Frequently asked questions
Does Base64 provide security?
No. It does not hide data and is easy to decode.
Why is Base64 larger?
Representing binary data as text can increase size by about one third.