Why decode base64 java?
Decode base64 in Java is one of the most common tasks developers hit when working with APIs, files, email attachments, and data URIs.
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Quick reference
Base64 maps every 3 bytes to 4 ASCII characters. Padding with = may appear at the end. URL-safe variants swap +/ for -_.
When in doubt, paste your string into the tool below — base64app auto-repairs whitespace, data: prefixes, and padding issues.
Copy-paste code
Java
import java.util.Base64;
byte[] bytes = Base64.getDecoder().decode("SGVsbG8sIGJhc2U2NGFwcCE=");
String text = new String(bytes, java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets.UTF_8);