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What is Base64 Encoding and When Should Developers Use It

A beginner friendly guide explaining Base64 encoding, decoding and common use cases.

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What is Base64?

Base64 is an encoding technique that converts binary data into readable text format.

Where Base64 is Used

  • API data transfer
  • Email attachments
  • Images in HTML/CSS
  • Authentication systems

Is Base64 Encryption?

No. Base64 is encoding, not encryption. Anyone can decode Base64 data.

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