Decode Data URI to Unicode

Decode Data URIs and extract clean Unicode text in seconds using the Decode Data URI to Unicode Tool. It supports base64 and plain encoding formats and gives you clear output with live updates. Whether you’re dealing with embedded blobs or inline content, this tool helps you turn raw data:text/plain strings into readable, usable Unicode.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Ignore invalid URIs
Mark decoding errors
Show metadata prefix

How to Use:

  1. Paste one or more Data URIs into the input box or import a file.
  2. Toggle options for error handling or showing metadata.
  3. The decoded Unicode output will appear instantly on the right.
  4. Copy or export your result with one click.

Tool Options:

  • Ignore invalid URIs: Skip malformed input silently.
  • Mark decoding errors: Output a placeholder if decoding fails.
  • Show metadata prefix: Include the data: URI header in the output.

Example:

Input:

data:text/plain;charset=utf-8;base64,SGVsbG8g8J+MjCDjgZPjgqTjgavjgaHjgb8=

Output:

Hello 🌍 - こんにちは世界

What Decode Data URI to Unicode Tool can do:

This tool safely decodes Base64 or URL-encoded Data URIs containing Unicode text. It automatically handles character encoding, errors, and formatting, letting you inspect or reuse embedded text data directly.

Common Use Cases:

Use it to extract inline file contents, decode payloads in web applications, reverse encoded snippets, or debug documents with embedded metadata. Ideal for frontend developers, testers, and analysts.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Trying to unpack encoded strings? Convert Base64 to Text can help when you’re staring at a blob of encoded data and just want the readable stuff. And if you’re curious about what those characters actually are, Analyze Unicode gives you all the gritty details.

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