File extension .B64
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| ASCIIi Base64 MIME Encoded Archive Format | N/A | Compressed Files |
A B64 (MIME-Encoded File) is a .B64 file extension used primarily for Base-64 encoding. This type of encoding can convert binary data into ASCII characters, allowing the data to be easily transferred through the use of email or other text-based protocols. The B64 MIME-Encoded File is typically created with MIME Encoder, an Internet Explorer interface which allows users to upload any type of file and encode it to Base-64.
The B64 MIME-Encoded File is mainly used to keep binary data as text-encoded files, allowing the data to be sent via email or other text-based networks. This type of file ensures that all of the data remains intact when being transferred, no matter what protocol is used. Since the data is already encoded in the right format, the information stays content when travelling from sender to receiver. Other similar file extensions include .BIN, .HEX, .UUE, .XXE, and .ENC.
Advantages of Using B64 MIME-Encoded File
One major advantage is that a B64 MIME-Encoded File can encode nearly any type of data, including non-textual types such as multimedia and images. This allows for greater flexibility when sending various types of data via the internet. These files are also not limited by language, making them a popular choice amongst global organizations and individuals who need to send different types of data across multiple languages.
Applications Used with B64 MIME-Encoded Files
The B64 MIME-Encoded File is mainly associated with text and multimedia files, including Microsoft Word documents, Adobe PDFs, JPEG Images, GIFs, and other types of encoded documents. All of these files can be encoded and decoded using the MIME Encoder software included with Internet Explorer. Additionally, a variety of programming language tools can read these files for further manipulation.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .B64) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .B64 extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .B64 file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .B64 extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .B64 extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .B64 file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .B64 file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .B64 file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .B64 file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .B64 file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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