Encode / Decode Tools
Convert data between different formats with our comprehensive suite of encoding and decoding tools. Perfect for data transmission, storage, and security applications.
What is Encoding / Decoding?
Encoding and decoding are processes that:
- Convert data between different formats
- Make data safe for transmission
- Enable data compression
- Facilitate data storage
Why is Encoding / Decoding Important?
Encoding and decoding are essential for:
- Data Transmission: Safe transfer of binary data
- Data Storage: Efficient data representation
- Security: Data obfuscation and protection
- Compatibility: Cross-platform data exchange
- Compression: Reduced data size
Common Use Cases
- Web Development: URL encoding/decoding
- Data Storage: Binary to text conversion
- File Transfer: Safe data transmission
- Cryptography: Data encoding for security
- Data Compression: Efficient storage
- API Development: Data format conversion
Available Encode / Decode Tools
Base2
Encode and decode text using binary (base-2) format - convert between text and binary representation.
Base8
Convert text to octal (base-8) encoding online - transform between text and octal number system.
Base16
Encode text to hexadecimal (base-16) format online - convert between text and hex representation.
Hex
Encode text to hexadecimal format online - perfect for web colors, data representation, and debugging.
Base32
Encode and decode text in base-32 format online - reliable encoding for data transmission and storage.
Base36
Convert text using alphanumeric base-36 encoding online - compact format using digits and letters.
Base45
Encode text using compact base-45 format online - efficient encoding for QR codes and data storage.
Base58
Encode and decode using Bitcoin-style base-58 format - cryptocurrency and blockchain data encoding.
Base62
Convert text using alphanumeric base-62 encoding online - URL-safe format for web applications.
Base64
Encode and decode base-64 text online - standard encoding for email attachments and web data.
Base85
Encode and decode using space-efficient base-85 format online - compact binary data representation.
Base91
Convert text using extended ASCII base-91 encoding online - high-efficiency binary data encoding.
URL
Encode and decode URLs online - make URLs web-safe for proper transmission and handling.
HTML
Encode and decode HTML entities online - convert special characters for safe web display.
JWT Encoder
Create and encode JSON Web Tokens online - generate JWTs with custom headers and payload data.
JWT Decoder
Decode and verify JSON Web Tokens online - analyze JWT structure and validate authentication tokens.
UUEncode & UUDecode
Encode text to UUEncoded format or decode UUEncoded data back to text - Unix-to-Unix encoding for legacy systems.
Unicode Escape
Encode text to Unicode escape sequences or decode escapes back to text - support for \uXXXX, \u{XXXXX}, and %uXXXX formats.
Punycode
Encode and decode Punycode for internationalized domain names (IDN) - convert Unicode domains to ASCII format and vice versa.
Encoding / Decoding Best Practices
Types of Encoding
- • Base64: Binary to text encoding for safe transmission
- • URL Encoding: Safe character representation in URLs
- • Base32/Base16: Alternative binary-to-text encodings
- • Custom Encodings: Specialized format conversions
Usage Guidelines
- • Choose appropriate encoding for your use case
- • Consider data size and efficiency
- • Ensure proper character encoding
- • Handle special characters correctly