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Random Base64 String Generator

Generate random Base64-encoded strings online - URL-safe variants, custom byte counts, and cryptographically secure

Our random Base64 generator creates cryptographically secure Base64-encoded strings from random bytes. Generate standard Base64 or URL-safe Base64 variants, with optional padding removal. Choose from 1 to 256 bytes (generating strings up to ~342 characters) for API tokens, encryption keys, session identifiers, secure tokens, and data encoding applications requiring Base64 format.

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What is Base64 Encoding?

Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary data into ASCII text using a 64-character alphabet (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /). This makes binary data safe for transmission in text-only systems like email, URLs, JSON, and XML. Our generator creates cryptographically secure random bytes, then encodes them in Base64 format - ensuring true randomness before encoding, not just random-looking Base64 strings.

Standard Base64 uses + and / characters, which can cause issues in URLs and filenames. URL-safe Base64 replaces these with - and _ for filesystem and URL compatibility. Padding (= characters at the end) ensures Base64 strings are multiples of 4 characters; some systems require it, others prefer removal. Our generator supports both standard and URL-safe variants with optional padding control.

Base64 Generator Configuration Options

Count (1-100 strings)

Choose how many Base64 strings to generate (1 to 100). Generate multiple tokens for batch operations or testing scenarios.

Byte Count (1-256)

Set the number of random bytes before encoding (1 to 256). More bytes = longer strings. Common sizes: 16 bytes (~22 chars), 32 bytes (~43 chars), 64 bytes (~86 chars), 128 bytes (~171 chars).

URL-Safe Mode

Enable URL-safe Base64 that replaces + with - and / with _ for compatibility with URLs, filenames, and systems that treat +/ as special characters.

No Padding Option

Remove = padding characters from the end of Base64 strings. Some APIs and systems prefer unpadded Base64 for cleaner appearance and reduced length.

How to Generate Random Base64 Strings

[STEP 1] Set Count & Byte Count

Choose how many strings (1-100) and byte count (1-256). 16-32 bytes works well for tokens, 64+ for encryption keys.

[STEP 2] Configure Encoding Options

Enable URL-safe mode if using in URLs or filenames. Enable no-padding if your system doesn't require = characters.

[STEP 3] Generate Strings

Click EXECUTE GENERATION to create cryptographically secure Base64 strings from random bytes.

[STEP 4] Copy or Export

Click any string to copy it instantly, or use export options for TXT, CSV (with length), or JSON formats.

Common Use Cases for Base64 Strings

_ API Tokens & Authentication - Generate random Base64 strings for API tokens, bearer tokens, OAuth tokens, session identifiers, and authentication secrets requiring cryptographically secure randomness with text-safe encoding.
_ Encryption Keys & Secrets - Create Base64-encoded encryption keys, initialization vectors (IVs), salts, nonces, and cryptographic secrets for secure systems requiring high entropy in portable text format.
_ URL-Safe Identifiers - Generate URL-safe Base64 strings for URL parameters, filename prefixes, database identifiers, and any context requiring compact, URL-compatible random identifiers without special character escaping.
_ Data Encoding & Transmission - Encode random binary data as Base64 for JSON payloads, XML attributes, email-safe transmission, and any text-only protocol requiring binary data representation.
_ Testing & Development - Generate realistic Base64 test data for API testing, database seeding, mock data generation, and development scenarios requiring Base64-formatted strings with proper encoding characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between standard and URL-safe Base64?

Standard Base64 uses + and / characters, which have special meaning in URLs and filenames. URL-safe Base64 replaces + with - and / with _ to avoid encoding issues. Use URL-safe when embedding in URLs, filenames, or systems that don't handle + and / well.

How does byte count relate to string length?

Base64 encoding increases size by ~33%. Formula: Base64 length ≈ (byte_count × 4) / 3. Examples: 16 bytes → ~22 chars, 32 bytes → ~43 chars, 64 bytes → ~86 chars, 128 bytes → ~171 chars. Padding can add up to 2 extra = characters.

Should I remove padding (= characters)?

It depends on your use case. Some systems require padding (= characters) to properly decode Base64. Others prefer no padding for cleaner appearance. If unsure, keep padding enabled (default). Remove padding only if your specific API or system documentation requires it.

How secure are these Base64 strings?

We generate cryptographically secure random bytes using PHP's random_bytes() before Base64 encoding. This provides true randomness from system entropy sources, making strings unpredictable and suitable for security-sensitive applications like API tokens and encryption keys. Base64 is just the encoding - security comes from the random bytes.

Can I decode these Base64 strings?

Yes, but you'll get random binary data. Base64 is an encoding scheme, not encryption. These strings encode random bytes - decoding them produces the original random bytes (meaningless binary data). Use these strings as identifiers or tokens, not for encoding meaningful data.