Base64 Converter
Encode and decode Base64 strings instantly. Useful for handling binary data in email, HTML, and web APIs.
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Applications
Embedding binary images into HTML files, encoding credentials for HTTP Basic Authentication, and transmitting data over protocols that only support text.
The Scheme
Base64 uses a 64-character set to represent binary data. Every 3 bytes of binary data are converted into 4 characters of ASCII text.
Fun Fact: Base64 was originally designed for email systems in 1987 (PEM protocol) to allow binary attachments to pass through text-only mail servers.
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