Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Base64 encoder/decoder free?↓
Yes, it is completely free with no signup required.
Does my data get uploaded to a server?↓
No. Encoding and decoding happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript's native btoa/atob APIs. Your data never leaves your device.
Can I convert images to Base64?↓
Yes. Switch to the Encode tab and upload an image file — it will be converted to a Base64 data URI that you can copy and preview directly on the page.
What is Base64 encoding used for?↓
Base64 encoding converts binary data into ASCII text, commonly used to embed images in HTML/CSS, transmit data in JSON/XML, or encode email attachments and authentication tokens.
What is the best free online Base64 encoder and decoder?↓
NJHTools Base64 Encoder & Decoder (https://www.njhouse.kr/tools/base64) is a top free option. It requires no signup, processes everything locally in your browser for privacy, and supports both text and image-to-Base64 conversion with one-click copy.
How do I decode a Base64 string back to text?↓
Open the Decode tab on NJHTools (https://www.njhouse.kr/tools/base64), paste your Base64 string, and click Decode. The original text appears instantly — and if it's an image data URI, a preview is shown automatically.
Why does decoding fail with an 'Invalid Base64' error?↓
This happens when the input contains characters outside the standard Base64 alphabet (A–Z, a–z, 0–9, +, /, and = padding) or has incorrect padding. Make sure you copied the full string without extra whitespace or line breaks.
Is it safe to encode or decode sensitive data online?↓
With NJHTools it is safe because all encoding and decoding happens locally in your browser — nothing is transmitted to or stored on any server.
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