How Base64 Encoding Works
Break down the Base64 alphabet, padding rules, and byte groups so every conversion makes sense.
Insights and updates
Stay informed about Base64 best practices, release notes, and workflow tips. Every article is written to help teams debug faster and keep encoded data under control.
Base64 Use Cases for Developers
Discover where Base64 encoding shines, from email attachments to data URLs and test fixtures.
Troubleshooting Invalid Base64 Strings
Tips for resolving decoding errors caused by whitespace, character sets, or transport issues.
What is Base64 Encoding? A Complete Beginner Guide
Learn what Base64 encoding is, how it works, and why developers use it to safely transmit binary data in text-based systems.
Base64 vs Encryption: Why Base64 is NOT Encryption
Understand the critical difference between Base64 encoding and encryption, and why you should never use Base64 to secure sensitive data.
How to Decode JWT Tokens: Complete Guide
Learn how to decode JWT tokens, understand their structure, inspect claims, and debug authentication issues with practical examples.
Base64 Image Encoding: When and Why to Use It
Discover when to encode images as Base64, understand the performance trade-offs, and learn best practices for embedding images in HTML, CSS, and APIs.
Data URLs Explained: Using Base64 in HTML and CSS
Learn how data URLs work, when to use Base64-encoded resources in web development, and best practices for embedding assets inline.