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