What is Base64 encoding and how it works?
Base64 encoding is a process of converting binary data to an ASCII string format by converting that binary data into a 6-bit character representation. The Base64 method of encoding is used when binary data, such as images or video, is transmitted over systems that are designed to transmit data in a plain-text (ASCII) format.
How to do Base64 encoding?
To encode or decode Base64 data you need to first highlight the entire range of data you want to be encoded or decoded. Next, click on “Plugins” in the top bar, then “MIME Tools”. In the second level of the menu you can see all of the Base64 encode and decode options.
Why is base64 encode?
Base64 encoding is commonly used when there is a need to transmit binary data over media that do not correctly handle binary data and is designed to deal with textual data belonging to the 7-bit US-ASCII charset only.
What are characters used in base64 encoding?
Uppercase letters (indices 0-25): ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
What is the advantage of using base64 encoding?
The advantages of Base64 encode, like somebody said, are available to transmit data from binary, into (most commonly) ASCII characters. Due to the likeliness that the receiving end can handle ASCII, it makes it a nice way to transfer binary data, via a text stream.
How to use Base64 class in Ruby?
Base64 () Method in Ruby. The purpose of this method is to encode and decode data into a readable text or characters.