base64_encode
(PHP 4, PHP 5)
base64_encode — Encodes data with MIME base64
Description
string base64_encode
( string $data
)
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.
Parameters
-
data
-
The data to encode.
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);
?>
The above example will output:
VGhpcyBpcyBhbiBlbmNvZGVkIHN0cmluZw==
base64_decode
