What is Base64 Encoding?

Base64 encoding is a method for converting binary data to an ASCII string format by translating it into a radix-64 representation.

Functionalities

• Converts binary data to text format for safe transport over systems that are not 8-bit safe.
• Commonly used for encoding data that goes over a network connection.
• Offers a way to encode binary data in XML and JSON files.

Applications of Base64 Encoding

• Data URIs in web development
• Encoding binary data for transfer over text-based protocols
• Storing complex data in databases
• Authorization headers in web APIs