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Encoding & Number Bases

URL-Safe Base64 Converter

Convert between standard Base64 and URL-safe Base64 (base64url).

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What is URL-Safe B64?

Base64url is Base64 with + replaced by -, / replaced by _, and no = padding, designed for safe inclusion in URLs, filenames, and JWT tokens.

How it works

We transcode between the two formats by replacing the alphabet characters and optionally stripping/appending padding.

  1. Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
  2. Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
  3. Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.

Examples

Realistic sample

Type or paste any realistic input — the tool computes the result locally and instantly.

Common mistakes

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Nothing is uploaded — every tool in this category runs entirely in your browser.

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