Base64
- How I turn a small file into Base64 when I really need to
Base64 can turn a file into text, which is useful for small embedded assets or debugging data URIs. The Base64 File tool helps with the mechanical part, but I still check the result before using it somewhere real.
- How I use Base64 without calling it encryption
Base64 changes bytes into text that is safe to copy through systems that expect plain characters. It is encoding, not encryption. The Base64 Text tool helps with the mechanical part, but I still check the result before …