Free Base64 Decoder Online

Decode Base64 encoded strings back to readable plain text. Essential for debugging and data inspection.

🔓 Base64 Decode

How to Decode Base64

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Paste Base64

Paste the Base64 encoded string into the text area.

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Click Decode

Press decode to convert the Base64 string to plain text.

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Read Result

View the decoded plain text and copy it for use in your project.

When to Use Base64 Decoding

Base64 decoding is the reverse process of Base64 encoding — it converts a Base64 encoded string back to its original text form. This is a common task in web development, debugging, and data analysis. You might need to decode Base64 when inspecting HTTP Authorization headers, reading data URIs, analyzing JWT (JSON Web Token) payloads, debugging API responses, or examining encoded email content.

Our Base64 decoder instantly converts encoded strings to readable text, making it easy to inspect and verify encoded data without writing code or using command-line tools. It is especially useful for quickly checking what data is being sent in API requests or stored in configuration files.

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Debug APIs

Decode API authentication headers and encoded response payloads.

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JWT Inspection

Decode JWT token headers and payloads for debugging auth flows.

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Email Content

Decode MIME-encoded email content and attachments.

Instant Results

No installation needed — decode Base64 right in your browser.

FAQ

What if the decoded output is garbled?
If the original data was binary (like an image), the decoded output will appear as garbled text. Base64 text decoding works best when the original data was text/string content.
Can I decode Base64 images?
This tool decodes to text. For Base64-encoded images, you would need a tool that can render the decoded binary data as an image.

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