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// Base2048 - Maximum density encoding using Unicode characters and emoji
Maximum Compression
Encodes 11 bits per character, achieving 137.5% efficiency vs Base64's 75%.
Social Media
Perfect for Twitter and platforms that count Unicode characters as single units.
Visual Appeal
Uses emoji and Unicode symbols creating visually interesting encoded text.
>> technical info
How Base2048 Works:
Base2048 encodes binary data using 2048 unique Unicode characters, primarily emoji and symbols. Each character represents 11 bits of data, achieving near-optimal density for Unicode-aware systems.
Efficiency:
Base64: 6 bits/char = 75% efficiency Base85: ~6.4 bits/char = 80% efficiency Base2048: 11 bits/char = 137.5% efficiency 'Hello' → 🎨🌟🚀💫✨
Why Use Base2048:
- >Twitter data encoding
- >Social media compression
- >Unicode-aware systems
- >Maximum text density
- >Visual interest
>> frequently asked questions
What is Base2048?
Base2048 is an encoding scheme that uses 2048 different Unicode characters (mostly emoji and symbols) to encode binary data. It achieves much higher density than traditional encodings like Base64.
Why use emoji for encoding?
Emoji and Unicode symbols are treated as single characters by most modern systems, including Twitter. This allows packing 11 bits of data per character vs only 6 bits in Base64.
Is Base2048 widely supported?
Base2048 requires full Unicode support. It works best in modern browsers and applications but may have issues in legacy systems or terminals that don't support emoji.
When should I use Base2048?
Use Base2048 when you need maximum compression in Unicode-aware text fields, especially on social media platforms with character limits like Twitter.