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Base64 is a group of binary-to-text encoding schemes that translate raw 8-bit binary octets into a sequence of 6-bit printable ASCII characters. By dividing 24 bits of data (three 8-bit bytes) into four 6-bit chunks, Base64 ensures binary payloads can safely traverse legacy 7-bit communication channels without byte corruption.
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| Encoding Type | Size Overhead | Primary Use Case | Safe Characters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Base64 | +33% | Email attachments (MIME), data URIs, basic auth. | A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /, = |
| Base64URL | +33% | JWT tokens, URL query parameters, OAuth tokens. | A-Z, a-z, 0-9, -, _ (no padding) |
| Hex (Base16) | +100% | Cryptographic hashes (MD5, SHA-256), color codes. | 0-9, A-F |
| URL Percent | Variable | HTTP query strings, URI path segments. | %XX representations |
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