Base16 Encoder/Decoder Online | Hexadecimal Encoding Tool
Online Base16 encoding and decoding tool. Standard hexadecimal encoding per RFC 4648.
Base16 Encoder/Decoder
Instructions
- Encode text to Base16 (hexadecimal) format
- Decode Base16 strings back to text
- Option to output uppercase or lowercase letters
Base16 Knowledge
What is Base16?
Base16 is the standardized name for hexadecimal encoding, defined in RFC 4648. It uses characters 0-9 and A-F to represent data.
Difference from Hex Encoding
Base16 and hexadecimal encoding are essentially the same, but Base16 is the RFC-standardized name, typically using uppercase letters A-F.
Key Features
- RFC 4648 standardized encoding
- Each byte represented by 2 characters
- Case-insensitive decoding
Common Applications
- Data transmission and storage
- Debugging and logging
- Binary data in configuration files