Base64

Base64 is a method for encoding binary data into an ASCII character set known for use in email transmission and embedding images into HTML and CSS files.

More About Base64

Usage: Commonly used to encode data that needs to be stored and transferred over media that are designed to deal with textual data.

Advantages and Limitations: Makes it possible to send binary data over text-only communication channels, though it increases the data size by approximately 33%.

Technical Details: Encodes binary data into 64 characters (letters, digits, and a couple of symbols).

Common Applications: Used in email systems, embedding images in HTML/CSS, and web APIs.