ASCII85 Converter
Encode and decode text with the Adobe ASCII85 (Base85) algorithm.
The ASCII85 Converter encodes UTF-8 text with the Adobe ASCII85 alphabet and decodes ASCII85 data back to plain text. It accepts the standard ~> terminator, ignores whitespace while decoding, and supports the z shortcut for runs of zero bytes.
Mode
Please enter some input.
How to use
- Choose Encode or Decode mode.
- Paste plain text or an ASCII85 string into the input field.
- Copy the converted result from the output.
Frequently asked questions
What is ASCII85?
ASCII85, also called Base85, encodes binary data as printable ASCII characters and is used in formats such as Adobe PostScript and PDF.
Does the decoder ignore whitespace?
Yes, whitespace is ignored while decoding, and an optional ~> terminator at the end is accepted.
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