Base64 & URL encoding
Convert text to Base64, Base64URL, URL encoding or HTML entities and back. The result appears as you type.
Runs only in your browser.
The tool could not be loaded. It needs JavaScript: please enable it or reload the page.
Method
Text is encoded as UTF-8, including umlauts and emoji. Line breaks in Base64 are skipped when decoding.
Frequently asked questions
Is Base64 encryption?
No. Base64 turns any data into text that anyone can convert back. It is not suitable for secrets.
What is Base64URL?
A variant for URLs and file names: “-” and “_” instead of “+” and “/”, usually without “=” at the end. JSON Web Tokens use it.
Are my texts sent?
No. Encoding and decoding happen in your browser, the text never leaves your device.