Encoders

What is Base64? Encoding and Decoding Guide

Base64 encoding system, how it works, use cases and examples. Essential for binary data transfer in text-based systems.

10/17/2024
7 min read
Base64
Encoding
Binary
Data Transfer

Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary data into ASCII text format. It's widely used for transferring binary data over text-based protocols like email, JSON, and XML. Base64 uses 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /) to represent binary data.