WHAT IS ENCODE DECODED TEXT TOOL?
The "Encode decoded Text" tool is typically used to convert encoded text back into its original, readable form. Encoding is a process that transforms data into a different format using a specific algorithm, often to ensure data integrity or security during transmission. Decoding reverses this process, restoring the encoded data to its original state.
Common Uses of Encode Decoded Text Tools
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Base64 Encoding:
- Encoding: Converts binary data into a text string using a base of 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /).
- Decoding: Converts the Base64 encoded string back into its original binary format.
- Example Use: Encoding images or binary data in URLs or in data transfer between systems.
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URL Encoding:
- Encoding: Converts characters into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet by replacing unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits.
- Decoding: Converts the encoded URLs back to their original format.
- Example Use: Encoding special characters in URLs to ensure they are transmitted correctly.
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HTML Entities:
- Encoding: Converts characters that have special meanings in HTML (like <, >, &, etc.) into their corresponding HTML entities (e.g., <, >, &).
- Decoding: Converts these HTML entities back into their original characters.
- Example Use: Ensuring that HTML is displayed as text rather than being interpreted by the browser.
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Hex Encoding:
- Encoding: Converts binary data into a hexadecimal string.
- Decoding: Converts the hexadecimal string back into binary data.
- Example Use: Representing binary data in a readable hexadecimal format.
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JWT (JSON Web Token) Decoding:
- Encoding: Uses Base64Url encoding to encode the header and payload of a JWT.
- Decoding: Converts the Base64Url encoded header and payload back into JSON objects.
- Example Use: Securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object.
Example of Using a Encode Decoded Text Tool
Base64 Encoded Example
Encoded Text:
Hello, World!
Decoded Text (Base64):
SGVsbG8sIFdvcmxkIQ==
To encode this Base64 encoded string, you would use a Base64 encoding tool which takes the encoded string and converts it back into "Hello, World!".
How to Use this Tool?
- Input the Encoded Text: Paste the encoded string into the input field of the decoding tool.
- Select the Encoding Type: Choose the appropriate decoding method (e.g., Base64, URL, HTML Entities).
- Execute the Decoding: Click the decode button to process the encoded text.
- Retrieve the Original Text: The tool will output the decoded text in its original, readable format.
These tools are widely available online and are often built into programming libraries and development environments to facilitate the encoding and decoding processes seamlessly.