Yo! Base64 Encode logoYo! Base64 Encode

Encode joshua to Base64

Base64 result: am9zaHVh

For encoded binaries (like images, documents, etc.) use the file upload form below.
Encode base64 strings in real-time as you type or paste.
Encoding Process: joshua to am9zaHVh

Step 1: Map ASCII Characters to Binary

ASCII CharacterBinary Value
j01101010
o01101111
s01110011
h01101000
u01110101
a01100001

Step 2: Group Bits into 6-bit Chunks

The binary string is grouped into 6-bit chunks for Base64 encoding:

011010 100110 111101 110011 011010 000111 010101 100001

Step 3: Convert Binary to Base64

Binary ValueBase64 Character
011010a
100110m
1111019
110011z
011010a
000111H
010101V
100001h

When combined, these characters form the encoded string: "am9zaHVh"

Related Conversion Tools
Encode History

Your encode history will appear here. Start encoding to build your history!