Base64 to Text Converter
Decode a Base64 string back to plain text.
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Converting Base64 to Text
Decoding Base64 reverses the process, turning an encoded ASCII string back into the original text or bytes.
How to convert Base64 to Text by hand
- Remove any padding (=) and whitespace.
- Map each Base64 character back to its 6-bit value.
- Regroup the bits into 8-bit bytes.
- Interpret the bytes as UTF-8 text.
Worked example
SGVsbG8= → Hello
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Base64 to Text?
Remove any padding (=) and whitespace. Map each Base64 character back to its 6-bit value. Regroup the bits into 8-bit bytes. Interpret the bytes as UTF-8 text. Or just use the converter on this page — it does it instantly. Example: SGVsbG8= becomes Hello.
What is SGVsbG8= in text?
SGVsbG8= converts to Hello.
Is this converter free and private?
Yes — it is free and unlimited, and the conversion runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded to a server.