# Base64 decode

Canonical page: https://beta.convertexpress.com/base64-decode

Decode a Base64 string as UTF-8 text.

## Use case

Read a UTF-8 message represented as Base64.

## Steps

1. Paste the text or data into this tool’s input.
2. Review the base64 decode options shown above.
3. Run the tool and inspect the result before copying it.

## Limitations

Arbitrary binary Base64 is not necessarily valid UTF-8 text. Use the image tool when you specifically need an image file.

Processing happens in the browser. No file upload is required for this local tool. The web interface and libraries are downloaded from the site. Device/browser limits apply.