Base64 Encoder / Decoder

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Encode or decode Base64 from UTF-8 text.

Calculated Result
Base64
Formula: UTF-8 bytes ↔ RFC 4648

About this calculator

APIs and data URLs use Base64. Type plain text to encode, or a Base64 string to decode. UTF-8 is used so accented letters survive the round trip.

How It Works & Formula

FormulaUTF-8 bytes ↔ Base64 (RFC 4648)

TextEncoder makes UTF-8 bytes, then btoa. Decode reverses with atob and TextDecoder.