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Base64 Decode

Decode standard Base64 into readable UTF-8 text.

Decode standard Base64 into readable UTF-8 text, not arbitrary binary files.

How to use this tool

Paste Base64 text, optionally separated by spaces or line breaks, and process it.

Important to know

Decode standard Base64 into readable UTF-8 text.

Invalid padding, binary files, invalid UTF-8 and non-readable control bytes are rejected. Base64 is encoding, not encryption.

Formula and methodology

Strictly decode Base64, verify canonical re-encoding and validate the result as readable UTF-8.

Example

SGVsbG8= decodes to Hello.

Frequently asked questions

Can it decode a Base64 image?

Use Base64 to Image for supported image bytes. This tool returns text only.