Our Base64 Archive Decoder is a powerful online tool that allows you to extract files from Base64 encoded archives in real-time. Whether you've received encoded archive files via email, API responses, or other sources, this tool makes decoding and extraction simple and efficient.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Input Your Base64 Data: Paste your Base64 encoded archive string into the input box or upload a .txt or .b64 file containing the encoded data.
- Automatic Detection: Our tool automatically detects the archive format (ZIP, TAR, GZIP, etc.) and validates the Base64 encoding.
- Real-Time Decoding: Click "Decode Archive" to begin the extraction process. You'll see real-time progress indicators.
- File Extraction: Once decoded, all files within the archive will be listed with details like file name, size, and type.
- Preview Content: Select any text-based file from the archive to preview its contents directly in the browser.
- Download Files: Download individual files or all extracted files at once using the download buttons.
Supported Archive Formats
Our decoder supports a wide range of archive formats including:
- ZIP Archives: Standard .zip files with multiple compression levels
- TAR Archives: Tape Archive files, commonly used in Unix/Linux systems
- GZIP Compressed: .gz and .gzip compressed files
- Base64 Encoded Streams: Direct Base64 encoded binary data
- Multi-part Archives: Archives split across multiple Base64 strings
Common Use Cases
- API Responses: Decode Base64 encoded archives received from web APIs
- Email Attachments: Extract files from Base64 encoded attachments
- Data Storage: Retrieve files stored as Base64 strings in databases
- Development: Test and debug Base64 encoding/decoding functionality
- Data Recovery: Recover files from corrupted or encoded archives
Security Features
Our tool runs entirely in your browser, ensuring your data never leaves your computer. All processing happens locally, providing maximum security for sensitive files.
Pro Tip
For large archives (over 10MB), consider using the sample data first to verify the tool works with your archive format. The "Load Sample" button provides test data to experiment with the tool's features.