The Base16, Base32, and Base64 Data Encodings

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Informational
Pages: 13
Abstract: This document describes the commonly used base 64, base 32, and base 16 encoding schemes. It also discusses the use of line-feeds in encoded data, use of padding in encoded data, use of non-alphabet characters in encoded data, and use of different encoding alphabets. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
Publication Date: 2003-07-01
Status Note: Informational
DOI: 10.17487/RFC3548
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC3548
Author(s): Simon Josefsson
Keyword(s): Data, Base Encoding, Hex

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Myers, J., "SASL GSSAPI mechanisms" , Work in Progress. EXTERNAL
Wilcox-O'Hearn, B., "Post to P2P-hackers mailing list", World Wide Web http://zgp.org/pipermail/p2p-hackers/2001- September/000315.html , September 2001. EXTERNAL
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IETF RFC 2535 [Superseded*]
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IETF RFC 3920 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 4025 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4034 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4287 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4422 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4474 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 4566 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 4567 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4568 [Active*]