Base64 Encoder/Decoder for Python
Free online base64 encoder/decoder with Python code examples
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Open Base64 Encoder/DecoderPython 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 neededPython 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