Base32 encoding represents binary data using only uppercase letters and the digits 2 through 7, which makes it convenient for contexts that are case-insensitive or need to avoid easily confused characters — it's commonly used in two-factor authentication secret keys and some URL-shortening schemes.
This tool encodes plain text into Base32 and decodes Base32 strings back into readable text, running entirely in your browser with no data ever transmitted.
It's a lesser-known cousin of Base64, trading some efficiency for a smaller, friendlier character set that's less prone to transcription errors.
Because everything runs locally in your browser, results appear instantly and nothing you type or upload is ever sent to a server.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Base32 different from Base64?
Base32 uses a smaller 32-character alphabet (A–Z and 2–7), producing longer output than Base64 but avoiding characters that are easy to mistype or confuse.
Where is Base32 commonly used?
It's widely used for TOTP two-factor authentication secret keys, since those need to be manually typed or read aloud reliably.