Base64 To Text
Decode a Base64 string to reveal the text inside it.
Base64 To Text
Base64 strings turn up in API responses, email source, tokens and config files. Paste one in and this tool shows the text it contains.
How to use Base64 To Text
- Paste the Base64 string into Enter Base64 To Text.
- Click Convert to Text.
- Copy the decoded text from Text String.
When it comes in handy
- Reading the readable parts of an email or API payload.
- Inspecting values in configuration files and environment variables.
- Checking what a Basic auth header actually contains.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get an error or strange characters?
The string may be incomplete, contain spaces or line breaks that were added when copying, or hold binary data such as an image rather than text.
What does a trailing = mean?
One or two equals signs are padding that fills the last group to a full block. They are a normal part of Base64.
