RFC 3548: The Base16, Base32, and Base64 Data Encodings

This document describes the commonly used base 64, base 32, and base 16 encoding schemes. It also discusses the use of line-feeds in encoded data, use of…

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Outgoing relationships (6 related RFCs)

Informative reference — RFC 2045: Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) Part One: Format of Internet Message Bodies
Informative reference — RFC 20: ASCII format for network interchange
Informative reference — RFC 2535: Domain Name System Security Extensions
Informative reference — RFC 2440: OpenPGP Message Format
Informative reference — RFC 1421: Privacy Enhancement for Internet Electronic Mail: Part I: Message Encryption and Authentication Procedures
Informative reference — RFC 2938: Identifying Composite Media Features

Incoming relationships (9 related RFCs)

Obsoleted by — RFC 4648: The Base16, Base32, and Base64 Data Encodings
Normatively referenced by — RFC 4566: SDP: Session Description Protocol
Normatively referenced by — RFC 4568: Session Description Protocol (SDP) Security Descriptions for Media Streams
Normatively referenced by — RFC 4287: The Atom Syndication Format
Normatively referenced by — RFC 4396: RTP Payload Format for 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Timed Text
Informatively referenced by — RFC 4422: Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL)
Informatively referenced by — RFC 4398: Storing Certificates in the Domain Name System (DNS)
Informatively referenced by — RFC 4701: A DNS Resource Record (RR) for Encoding Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Information (DHCID RR)
Informatively referenced by — RFC 4613: Media Type Registrations for Downloadable Sounds for Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)