Developer & Text · Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode Base64 on your computer

Quick answer

Use Toolfox → Base64 Encoder / Decoder to encode text or any file (up to 100 MB) and to decode Base64 back to text or a file. Invalid input is reported with its exact position; binary results are never dumped as text. It runs entirely on your computer (Mac, Windows or Linux). Files are never uploaded.

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How to do it

  1. Open Base64 and choose Encode or Decode.
  2. Type text or open a file.
  3. Pick standard or URL-safe alphabet.
  4. Copy the result or Save the decoded file.

Options you can set

  • Action
  • Alphabet
  • Add “=” padding
  • Wrap lines at 76 characters (MIME)

Good to know

  • Text is encoded as UTF-8. Files are encoded byte-for-byte (up to 100 MB).
  • Decoded data that isn't text is never displayed; save it as a file instead.
  • Nothing is stored after you leave the tool.

Base64 Encoder / Decoder FAQ

Does it support URL-safe Base64?

Yes, and decoding detects it automatically.

What if the decoded data is an image?

Toolfox detects the format (e.g. PNG) and offers to save it as a file.

Is Base64 Encoder / Decoder in Toolfox free?

Yes. Base64 Encoder / Decoder is one of 57 tools in Toolfox, a free app for Mac, Windows and Linux with no account, ads, limits or watermarks.

Does Base64 Encoder / Decoder upload my files?

No. Toolfox processes files on your own computer and works offline; your files are never uploaded.

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Updated 2026-10-18 · Toolfox v0.2.1