Converter · 2026-07-25 · 3 min read

Base64 Encoding and Decoding Explained

Base64 is an encoding format, not encryption. Anyone can decode Base64 text if they have the encoded value.

It is useful for transport-safe representation of binary or unicode content, but it should not be used as a security boundary.

The Base64 String Converter pilot runs in the browser and is intended for development workflows.