Punchbit

Base64 Decoder

Decode any Base64-encoded string back to its original text instantly in your browser. Handles both standard Base64 and URL-safe Base64 (with - and _ characters). Perfect for debugging API responses, reading encoded tokens, and inspecting data URIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I decode a Base64 string?

Switch to Decode mode, paste the Base64 string, and the decoded text appears instantly. The decoder automatically handles URL-safe variants (replacing - with + and _ with /) and missing padding characters.

Why does my Base64 string fail to decode?

Common causes: the string might be double-encoded (decode it twice), it might contain line breaks (remove them), or it might not actually be Base64 (check for characters outside A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /, =).

Is my data safe?

Yes. Decoding runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server — everything stays on your device.