About Base64
Base64 represents binary data as plain text using 64 safe characters. It appears in email attachments, data URLs, HTTP basic-auth headers and Kubernetes Secrets. This tool encodes and decodes UTF-8 text in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Is Base64 encryption?
No. It is a reversible encoding with no key. Anyone can decode it, so never rely on it to hide secrets.
How do I decode Base64 on Linux?
echo 'aGVsbG8=' | base64 -d. To encode without a trailing newline: echo -n 'hello' | base64.