base64 ☆

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Description:
Encode and decode base64 files

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: encoding decoding utility data-conversion base64

Install: brew install base64

About:
Base64 is a command-line utility for encoding and decoding files using the Base64 representation of binary data. It provides a robust implementation of the Base64 algorithm, essential for safely transmitting binary data over text-only protocols like email or HTTP. The tool is a reliable standard component for data conversion tasks.

Key Features:

Encodes binary data to 7-bit ASCII text
Decodes Base64 text back to original binary format
Handles file I/O efficiently from standard streams or files
Lightweight and adheres to RFC 4648 standards

Use Cases:

Preparing binary attachments for email transmission
Encoding API keys or credentials for configuration files
Decoding data received from web services or encoded strings

Alternatives:

openssl base64 – Part of the OpenSSL suite; offers similar functionality but is a larger dependency.
GNU coreutils base64 – Standard on Linux systems; this package provides the classic implementation often found on BSD/macOS.

License: LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 11:45am		0	VERSION_BUMP	9a61f154