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Base32

Encode and decode Base32 text.

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Encode and decode Base32 text. Runs in the browser. Nothing is uploaded.

About this tool

Encode text with the Base32 alphabet used by TOTP secrets and case-insensitive systems, or decode a Base32 string back into text.

How to use it

  1. 01

    Paste the text or the Base32 string.

  2. 02

    Choose encode or decode.

  3. 03

    Copy the result.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which alphabet is used?

The standard RFC 4648 alphabet: the letters A–Z and the digits 2–7, with = padding.

How is Base32 different from Base64?

Base32 avoids lowercase and look-alike characters, so it survives case changes, but the output is longer.