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Base64 Decode Online

Paste any Base64 string and decode it to plain text instantly — all in your browser, no data sent anywhere.

Base64 Input
Decoded Output

Why use this Base64 Decoder?

Feature pure-flon Decoder Typical Online Decoder
Client-side only✓ Yes — runs in browser✗ Often sends to server
URL-safe Base64✓ Supported↔ Varies
Privacy✓ Zero data collection✗ Ads & tracking
Auto-decode✓ As you type✗ Manual only
Offline use✓ After first load✗ Requires connection
Cost✓ Free forever✓ Free (with ads)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I decode a Base64 string?

Paste the Base64 string into the input box above and click Decode. The tool will instantly convert it back to the original plain text. You can also just type — it decodes automatically.

Why does my decoded output look like random characters?

If the original data was binary (an image, PDF, or other file), decoding it as text will produce unreadable characters. This decoder is designed for text-encoded Base64 strings. Binary files need to be decoded and saved as their original file type.

What is URL-safe Base64?

Standard Base64 uses + and / characters, which are special characters in URLs. URL-safe Base64 replaces them with - and _. Enable the checkbox if your string contains hyphens and underscores instead of plus signs and slashes.

Is this Base64 decoder private?

Yes. All decoding runs in your browser using JavaScript's built-in atob() function. No data is transmitted to any server. Your input never leaves your device.

Need to encode as well?

Use the full Base64 Encoder & Decoder tool to both encode and decode.

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