Encoding

Gzip Decompress

Decode Base64 gzip back to text.

How to use Gzip Decompress

Gzip Decompress — Decode standard Base64, gunzip the bytes, and show the text. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.

Steps

  1. Fill in Base64 gzip. This field is required.
  2. Click Run and copy the result under the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gzip Decompress used for?

Use it to read a gzip body that was copied as Base64 from a log or a fixture.

How do I use the free online Gzip Decompress tool?

Fill in Base64 gzip. This field is required. Click Run and copy the result under the form.

What can I paste or upload into Gzip Decompress?

Paste standard Base64 of gzip data. URL-safe Base64 is not accepted here.

What output does Gzip Decompress give me?

The decompressed UTF-8 text. Data that is not gzip, or not text, returns an error. Output is limited to 2 MB.

Is Gzip Decompress free, and is my input private?

Yes — Your input is processed in memory for this request only. It is not saved to disk or the database, and it is cleared after the tool finishes.

Why is a binary payload rejected?

This page shows text. Compressed bytes that are not valid UTF-8 are refused.

Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.