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Base64 Encoding Explained

Base64 Encoding

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that converts binary data into ASCII text. It is commonly used in web development for embedding images, transmitting data over text-based protocols, and encoding credentials.

How Base64 Works

Base64 takes groups of 3 bytes (24 bits) and converts them into 4 printable ASCII characters. The encoding uses A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, and / as its 64 characters.

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