Base64 to Hexadecimal Conversion Tool

Convert Base64 encoded strings to their hexadecimal representation, useful for data analysis, debugging, and encoding data for various applications.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Hexadecimal Output

Calculation Formula

Base64 to Hexadecimal Conversion Process:

1. Decode the Base64 input to obtain binary data
2. Convert each byte of binary data to its hexadecimal representation
3. Combine all hexadecimal values into a single string

Where:
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format
Hexadecimal is a positional numeral system with a radix of 16 that uses sixteen distinct symbols

Base64 to Hexadecimal Conversion Tool Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Base64 to Hexadecimal Conversion Tool and understand the conversion process.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter your Base64 encoded data in the input field. Base64 encoding typically looks like random-looking strings of characters.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to convert the Base64 string to its hexadecimal representation.
  3. The hexadecimal result will be displayed in the output field, showing each byte as two hexadecimal digits.
  4. If you make a mistake, click "Reset" to clear both fields.

Principle of Conversion

Base64 encoding represents binary data using a base-64 representation, which uses 64 different characters. To convert to hexadecimal:

  • First, decode the Base64 string to its original binary data using a Base64 decoder.
  • Then, convert each byte (8 bits) of the binary data to its hexadecimal equivalent (2 hexadecimal digits).
  • This conversion maintains the exact binary data but presents it in a readable hexadecimal format.

Practical Applications

This tool can be particularly useful in:

  • Web development for encoding image data or configuration files
  • Cryptographic applications where data needs to be represented in hexadecimal
  • Debugging encoded data in various systems and applications
  • Converting data for use in environments that require hexadecimal representation