Base64 to PDF Converter
Convert Base64 encoded strings to PDF files instantly. Free online tool with preview and download functionality.
Base64 Input
Supports both raw Base64 strings and data URLs (data:application/pdf;base64,...)
How to use:
- Paste your Base64 encoded PDF string in the text area above
- The tool will automatically validate and preview your PDF
- Click "Download PDF" to save the converted file to your device
Tip: You can paste either raw Base64 strings or data URLs starting with "data:application/pdf;base64,"
How to Convert Base64 to PDF
- Paste your Base64 encoded string into the text area above
- The tool will automatically decode and display a preview of your PDF
- Click the download button to save the PDF file to your device
What is Base64 Encoding?
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format. It's commonly used to encode PDF files for transmission over text-based protocols like email or when embedding in JSON/XML.
Common Use Cases
- Decoding PDF files received from API responses
- Converting Base64 strings from email attachments
- Extracting PDFs embedded in web applications
- Processing Base64 encoded documents from databases
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