Base64 Encoder/Decoder for Python

Free online base64 encoder/decoder with Python code examples

Working with base64 encoder/decoder in Python? Our free online base64 encoder/decoder helps Python developers format, validate, and process data instantly. Below you will find Python code examples using base64 (built-in) so you can achieve the same result programmatically in your own projects.

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Python Code Example

import base64

# Encode
text = "Hello, World!"
encoded = base64.b64encode(text.encode()).decode()
print(encoded)  # SGVsbG8sIFdvcmxkIQ==

# Decode
decoded = base64.b64decode(encoded).decode()
print(decoded)  # Hello, World!

Quick Setup

Library: base64 (built-in)
# Built-in module — no installation needed

Python Tips & Best Practices

  • Always encode strings to bytes first: text.encode()
  • Use base64.urlsafe_b64encode for URL-safe Base64
  • base64.b32encode is available for Base32 encoding

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