base64_encode
(PHP 3, PHP 4, PHP 5)
base64_encode -- Encodes data with MIME base64
Description
string
base64_encode ( string data )
Encodes the given data with base64.
This encoding is designed to make binary data survive transport through
transport layers that are not 8-bit clean, such as mail bodies.
Base64-encoded data takes about 33% more space than the original
data.
Return Values
The encoded data, as a string.
Examples
Example 1. base64_encode() example
<?php
$str = 'This is an encoded string';
echo base64_encode($str);
?>
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The above example will output: VGhpcyBpcyBhbiBlbmNvZGVkIHN0cmluZw== |
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