What is Base64?
Base64 represents data with characters that are safe for text, URLs, JSON, headers, email, and integrations. It does not encrypt data; it only changes its representation.
When to use it
- Test payloads in APIs and webhooks.
- Convert short text for technical examples.
- Decode content received through integrations.
- Check whether a string is Base64.
Important precautions
Do not put passwords, tokens, documents, or personal data in Base64 and assume they are protected. Base64 is reversible and must be treated as plain text.