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Base64 File Decoder

Convert Base64 strings back into original downloadable files. Supports PDF, images, audio, and binary files.

96 characters Files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded.
Decoded file preview
Detected File

PNG Image

MIME: image/png

File Size:

70 B (70 bytes)

Target Extension:

.png

How to Decode Base64 to a Downloadable File

Many enterprise systems, databases, and APIs store documents and binary assets as Base64 strings. Our Base64 File Decoder allows you to reconstruct these strings into valid binary files directly on your machine.

The tool automatically inspects the first several bytes (magic numbers) of the reconstructed binary stream to determine if the file is a PDF (%PDF), a PNG image, a JPEG, a ZIP container, or another format. You can then download the resulting file with its correct extension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, concise answers to common questions about Base64 decoding, encoding, and specifications.

The file decoder parses your Base64 string into raw binary bytes (Uint8Array), inspects the byte headers (magic numbers) to detect file formats like PDF, PNG, JPEG, ZIP, or audio, and generates a downloadable file directly in your browser.