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Base32 Decoder

This free and open-source tool allows you to easily decode Base32-encoded text back to its original format. Base32 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data using a set of 32 characters.

What is Base32 Decoding?

Base32 decoding is the process of converting Base32-encoded text back to its original form. It reverses the Base32 encoding process, transforming the 32-character set (A-Z and 2-7) back into the original data.

How to Use

  1. Enter or paste your Base32-encoded text into the input box.
  2. The tool will automatically decode the input and display the result in the output box.
  3. Click the "Copy" button to copy the decoded text to your clipboard.

Features

  • Real-time Base32 decoding
  • Support for standard Base32 input
  • One-click copy to clipboard
  • Clear button to reset input and output

Use Cases

  • Decoding Base32-encoded data in various applications
  • Retrieving original content from Base32-encoded strings
  • Verifying the contents of Base32-encoded data
  • Debugging applications that use Base32 encoding

How It Works

The decoder processes the input by:

  1. Grouping the Base32 characters into sets of eight
  2. Converting each group to its 40-bit binary representation
  3. Splitting the binary data into 8-bit chunks
  4. Converting each 8-bit chunk back to its corresponding ASCII character

Privacy and Security

This tool performs all decoding operations directly in your browser. No data is sent to any external server, ensuring that your information remains private and secure.

Note

While Base32 can make data more compact and human-readable, it is not a form of encryption. Sensitive information should not be protected solely by Base32 encoding.