Decode Base64 Strings Back to Readable Text or Bytes
Paste a Base64 string to recover the original content. This is handy for reversing inline assets, inspecting API payloads, and validating that upstream systems are encoding data as expected.
Common Uses
- Debugging: Decode tokens, small files, or thumbnails embedded in JSON.
- Data recovery: Pull human‑readable text back from logs or config files.
- Content checks: Confirm that an image or PDF wasn’t truncated or corrupted.
Troubleshooting Tips
- If decoding fails, check for unexpected whitespace or missing padding.
- Ensure the string uses the expected variant (standard vs URL‑safe).
- Large payloads are better handled as files rather than pasted text.