Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format:
- Data Embedding: It allows you to include small images (like icons) directly inside CSS or HTML files without extra requests.
- Safe Transfer: It ensures that data remains intact during transport without modification by systems that only support text.
- Not Encryption: Base64 is easily reversible and is NOT meant for securing passwords or sensitive data.
Does Base64 increase file size? +
Yes, Base64 encoding typically increases the data size by about 33% compared to the original binary size. Use it for small assets only.
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