Base64

Base64 is a method for encoding binary data into a text format using ASCII characters. This allows binary data to be safely transmitted over text-based protocols, such as email and web services. Base64 is commonly used in email attachments, data URIs, and within JSON or XML files to encode binary data. 

Key features of Base64 include: 

• Data Encoding and Decoding: Converts binary data into ASCII characters, which can be reverted back to binary. 

• Ease of Transmission: Encodes data into a text format for easy transmission over text-based protocols. 

• Wide Usage: Commonly used in email communications, data URIs, and for encoding binary data in JSON and XML files. 

• Efficiency: Provides a compact way to represent binary data as text without significant overhead. 

• Compatibility: Supported by most modern systems and programming languages, ensuring broad applicability.