🔢Hex to Base64 Converter
Converting between Hexadecimal (base 16) and Base64 (base 64) is a common task in cryptography and low-level programming. While standard text converters interpret the input as characters, this tool treats the input as raw binary data. For example, it converts the hex bytes `4a` (not the characters '4' and 'a') into the corresponding Base64 representation. This is the correct tool to use when dealing with binary keys, hashes, or encrypted data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I use the standard Base64 encoder?
The standard encoder treats your input as text. If you input '4A', it encodes the character '4' (ASCII 52) and 'A' (ASCII 65). This tool parses '4A' as a single byte value (Decimal 74), which is what you need for binary data conversion.
What is this used for?
This is frequently used to convert cryptographic hashes (like SHA-256 output often shown in Hex) into Base64 for storage in databases or transmission in headers, as Base64 is more compact than Hex.
