Convert Base32 to Text

Convert Base32 to Text using this browser-based tool. Paste or upload Base32 input, remove whitespace if needed, and preview the decoded result live. You can copy or export the output with one click, and everything stays private in your browser.

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Options
Ignore spaces and line breaks

How to Use:

Start by pasting your Base32-encoded string into the input box or upload a compatible file using the “Choose File” button. The tool uses the RFC 4648 Base32 standard to decode your data. In the “Options” section, enable the toggle if you want the tool to ignore spaces or line breaks in the input. This is especially useful for decoding long, formatted Base32 strings. As soon as you provide valid input, the tool decodes it live and displays the plain text result in the output box on the right. You can click “Copy Output” or “Export to File” to save the result, or click “Clear All” to reset everything and start over.

What the Convert Base32 to Text Tool can do:

This tool decodes Base32 strings into readable UTF-8 text. It works with uppercase or lowercase input, padded values (=), and supports line-broken or space-delimited data. Everything runs directly in your browser, meaning your data never leaves your device. You can import files in common formats like .txt, .log, .json, or .csv, and the output updates instantly as you type or edit.

Example:

Input:

JBSWY3DPEBLW64TMMQ======

Output:

Hello world!

Input with line breaks:

jbswy3dp  
eblw64tm  
mq======

Output with “Ignore whitespace” enabled:

Hello world!

Common Use Cases:

This tool is useful for reversing Base32 encodings from QR code payloads, TOTP secrets, DNS configurations, or binary-to-text conversions. Developers can use it to debug or rehydrate data that’s been Base32 encoded. In classrooms, it helps demonstrate how binary encoding schemes translate back into readable text. Whether you’re testing systems or converting real data, this tool makes decoding simple, safe, and fast.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Decoding Base32? You’ll probably end up needing Convert Base64 to Text too it’s everywhere in web stuff and API responses. Or check out Convert Base58 to Text if you’re dealing with crypto-related data or shorter, URL-safe strings.

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