Decoders

What is Decoding?

Decoding is the process of converting encoded data back into its original format. This is often done in order to process the data or to display it in a more human-readable format. Decoding is the reverse process of encoding and uses the same algorithm but in the opposite direction, it can be accomplished by using the appropriate decoder or by using the inverse algorithm. The decoded data should be identical to the original data before encoding.

It's important to note that encoding and decoding must be done using the same method, or else the data will be unreadable. For example, if data is encoded using the UTF-8 character encoding, it must be decoded using the UTF-8 character decoding method in order to be properly interpreted. If it's encoded using Base64, it must be decoded using a Base64 decoder.

Encoding and decoding are used in various applications, such as:

• Data transmission over networks
• Storing data in databases or other storage systems
• Data compression
• Data encryption and decryption
• In digital signature
• In File formats, such as .jpg .png,..etc
• In handling special characters and symbols in URLs