ASCII85 Encoder

Convert UTF-8 bytes to ASCII85 locally, with optional <~ ~> delimiters and the standard z shortcut for four zero bytes.

UTF-8 text

ASCII85 output

Wrap output in Adobe <~ ~> delimiters

—ASCII85 maps four bytes to five printable characters and may abbreviate a full four-zero-byte group as z.

How to use this ASCII85 Encoder

Encode UTF-8 text with Adobe-style ASCII85. Enter your values above and the result is calculated directly in your browser. No account is required.

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