How to Use Base64 / Hex / Binary Converter - Free Online Tool
Learn how to effectively use the Base64 / Hex / Binary Converter to transform text and data between Base64, hexadecimal, and binary formats
What is Base64 / Hex / Binary Converter?
The Base64 / Hex / Binary Converter is a powerful tool for converting data between different encoding formats. These formats are commonly used in programming, data transmission, and file encoding. The tool supports conversion between Base64 (text-based encoding), Hexadecimal (hex), and Binary formats, making it essential for developers and anyone working with encoded data.
Understanding the Formats
Base64 Encoding:
- Uses 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /)
- Commonly used for encoding binary data in text format
- Used in emails, data URLs, and API responses
- Example: "Hello" → "SGVsbG8="
Hexadecimal (Hex) Encoding:
- Uses 16 characters (0-9, A-F or a-f)
- Each byte represented by two hex digits
- Commonly used in programming and debugging
- Example: "Hello" → "48656c6c6f"
Binary Encoding:
- Uses only 0 and 1
- Each character represented as 8-bit binary
- Raw binary representation of data
- Example: "A" → "01000001"
Conversion Options
Text Conversions:
- Text → Base64: Encode plain text to Base64 format
Example: "Hello World" → "SGVsbG8gV29ybGQ="
- Base64 → Text: Decode Base64 to plain text
Example: "SGVsbG8gV29ybGQ=" → "Hello World"
- Text → Hex: Convert plain text to hexadecimal format
Example: "Hello" → "48656c6c6f"
- Hex → Text: Convert hexadecimal to plain text
Example: "48656c6c6f" → "Hello"
- Text → Binary: Convert plain text to binary format
Example: "Hi" → "01001000 01101001"
- Binary → Text: Convert binary to plain text
Example: "01001000 01101001" → "Hi"
Format Conversions:
- Base64 → Hex: Convert Base64 to hexadecimal
Example: "SGVsbG8=" → "48656c6c6f"
- Hex → Base64: Convert hexadecimal to Base64
Example: "48656c6c6f" → "SGVsbG8="
- Base64 → Binary: Convert Base64 to binary
Example: "SGk=" → "01001000 01101001"
- Binary → Base64: Convert binary to Base64
Example: "01001000 01101001" → "SGk="
- Hex → Binary: Convert hexadecimal to binary
Example: "4869" → "01001000 01101001"
- Binary → Hex: Convert binary to hexadecimal
Example: "01001000 01101001" → "4869"
How to Use
- Enter your text or encoded data in the input area
- Select a conversion option from the right panel
- View the converted result in the output area
- Copy or download the encoded/decoded data
Use Cases
- Encode images or files to Base64 for data URLs
- Convert data for API communication
- Debug encoding issues in web applications
- Encode passwords or sensitive data
- Convert between data formats for compatibility
- Process binary data in text-based systems
- Analyze file formats and data structures