Base64 Encoder

Base64 encoding is a method used to encode binary data into ASCII characters. It's commonly used to encode data so that it can be safely transmitted over protocols that are designed to handle text data, such as email or HTTP.

In Base64 encoding, each group of three bytes from the input data is represented as four ASCII characters. This allows binary data to be represented using only printable characters (letters, numbers, and some symbols), making it safe for transmission in text-based formats without the risk of data corruption.

Base64 encoding is not a form of encryption; it's simply a way to represent binary data as text. It's reversible, meaning the original binary data can be reconstructed from the Base64-encoded text. This makes it useful for tasks like encoding binary attachments in email messages or transmitting binary data over text-based protocols like JSON or XML.