What is Base64 encoding used for?

Base64 encodes binary data as ASCII text. Common uses include email attachments, data URIs, JWT payloads, and HTTP Basic Authentication headers.

Does Base64 encrypt my data?

No. Base64 is encoding, not encryption. Anyone can decode it. Never use Base64 alone to protect sensitive information.

The input may not be valid Base64, or it may have been encoded with a different character set. Ensure padding (=) is intact.

Yes. The tool uses standard UTF-8 encoding/decoding, supporting international characters and emoji.

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