README.md

base64-to-file

base64-to-file is a simple command-line tool that decodes Base64-encoded content and creates a file with the provided file type extension. It can be useful when you have Base64-encoded data that you want to decode and save as a file, such as images, documents, or any other file type. (base64 to file converter)

Usage

btof [flag] [input]

Flags

• -h, --help: Shows help.
• -i, --input <input_string>: Takes input as a string.
• -f, --file <file_name> <decoded_file_type>: Takes input from a file.

Examples

1. Decoding from a string: btof -i 'aGVsbG8gd29ybGQ=' This creates a txt file with the decoded content.

2. Decoding from a file and specifying the file type: btof -f input.txt pdf This takes base64 content from input.txt and creates a pdf file with the decoded content.

3. Decoding from a file without specifying the file type (defaults to txt): btof -f input.txt This takes base64 content from input.txt and creates a txt file with the decoded content.

Installation

Run the command brew install yogeshnikam671/btof/btof to install this CLI tool.