Base64
A text encoding that represents bytes using A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, and /, also used for WKB in some APIs.
Category: Formats · Also known as: base64 encoding
Definition (expanded)
Base64 is a compact way to carry binary data in JSON and HTTP. Some APIs return WKB as base64. If you paste WKB into a converter, make sure you pick the right encoding.
Related terms
WKB (Well-Known Binary)A compact binary format for geometries, widely used in spatial databases and APIs.EWKB (Extended WKB)A PostGIS extension to WKB that can include SRID and additional flags.Hex (hexadecimal)A text encoding that represents bytes using characters 0-9 and a-f, common for WKB strings.