Base64 Encode/Decode in 3 simple steps
For whenever text needs converting to or from Base64.
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Step 1
Drop in your text
Paste in whatever you're working with, plain text to encode or a Base64 string to decode.
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Step 2
Choose Encode or Decode
Convert text to Base64 or convert Base64 back to text. Choose your direction of travel.
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Step 3
Copy your result
Your converted text is ready right away, ready to paste wherever it's needed next.
Benefits of Base64 Encode/Decode
Useful for developers and anyone handling encoded data day to day.
Private & local
Your text is converted right inside your browser, nothing gets sent off.
Always available
Encode or decode as much text as you need, at no cost.
No install required
This thing works perfectly in Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari from the start.
Instant conversion
Your result appears the moment you click Encode or Decode.
Works both directions
Switch freely between encoding and decoding without reloading anything.
No signup needed
Paste your text and start converting immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tool store or send my text anywhere when I use it to encode or decode?
No the tool does not send my text anywhere. The tool uses JavaScript in my browser to work so everything happens locally. Nothing you paste is sent to Softaken or saved anywhere. When you refresh or close the page all my text is gone.
Why would a developer use this tool instead of encoding text directly in their code?
Developers use this tool because it is often quicker. Instead of writing and running a script to see what a string encodes or decodes to, they can just paste it into the tool and get an answer. This is helpful when they are debugging or testing something and need an answer. They can use Base64 to get this answer.
When you decode a Base64 string will you always get text?
You will only get text if the original data was text. Base64 can be used to encode things like images or files. So if you decode a string that came from an image you will not get readable text. If you paste this data into a text field it will just look like weird characters.
What if I paste a Base64 string that is not formatted properly?
Decoding will probably give you unexpected results. This is because Base64 has a structure. If one character is missing it can cause problems. Some common issues are line breaks or spaces that get added when you copy the Base64 string from elsewhere.
