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Encode and Decode

Convert text to and from Base64, URL encoding and HTML entities. Nothing is uploaded.

Encode and decode text

Base64 turns text into a string of safe characters, often used in data URLs, email and API requests. URL encoding makes text safe to put in a web address. HTML entities show characters such as < or & in a web page without breaking it.

Questions

Does Base64 work with accented or non-English text?

Yes. The text is converted to UTF-8 first, so characters such as é or 漢 encode and decode correctly.

Is Base64 a form of encryption?

No. Base64 is only a way of writing data, and anyone can decode it. Use the encryption tool to protect text.