base64_decode()

base64_decode()

function base64_decode(string $string, bool $strict = false): mixed

Decodes a Base64-encoded string back into its original data.

Parameters:

• $string (string)
• $strict (bool), default false, optional

Returns: mixed

Availability

• Compiled (AOT): supported by the Elephc code generator.
• eval() (magician interpreter): supported — declarative interpreter builtin (crates/elephc-magician/src/interpreter/builtins/string/base64_decode.rs).

No examples yet — check examples/ and showcases/ for usage patterns.

Internals

For how base64_decode is implemented in the compiler, see the internals page.