Base64 to PDF Converter

Convert Base64 strings back to PDF files

How to Decode Base64 to PDF

  1. 1Paste your Base64 encoded PDF string
  2. 2Remove any data URL prefix if present
  3. 3Click decode or download button
  4. 4Save the PDF file to your device

When to Use

Extract from APIs

Retrieve PDF documents from Base64-encoded API responses

Decode Attachments

Convert Base64-encoded email attachments back to PDFs

Database Recovery

Extract PDF files stored as Base64 in databases

Debug Transfers

Inspect and debug PDF transmission issues in applications

Frequently Asked Questions

How to convert Base64 to PDF?

Paste your Base64 string into our tool and click download. The PDF file will be decoded and saved to your device.

What if my PDF is corrupted?

Verify that the Base64 string is complete and hasn't been truncated. Missing characters can corrupt the decoded PDF.

Can I preview the PDF before downloading?

The PDF downloads directly. Some browsers may show a preview in the download bar or separate PDF viewer.

Is it safe to decode PDFs?

Yes, all decoding happens in your browser locally. Your data never leaves your device.

Decoding Tips

  • Ensure the Base64 string is complete (no truncation)
  • Remove data URL prefixes like "data:application/pdf;base64,"
  • Verify the PDF opens correctly after conversion
  • Check for encoding errors if the PDF appears corrupted