ASCII85 EncoderASCII85 Encoder API

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ASCII85 Encoder is a tool for encoding and decoding data using ASCII85 (also known as Base85) encoding. It supports both standard and btoa formats for efficient binary-to-text encoding with better compression than Base64.

The ASCII85 Encoder API provides reliable and fast access to ascii85 encoder data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.

To use ASCII85 Encoder, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

GET Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder

Code Examples

Here are examples of how to call the ASCII85 Encoder API in different programming languages:

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Node.js (Native HTTPS)
const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
};

const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard', options, (res) => {
  let data = '';
  res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
  res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});

req.end();
PHP (cURL)
<?php

$ch = curl_init();

curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'GET');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type: application/json'
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);

?>
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Ruby (Net::HTTP)
require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true

request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'

response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))
C# (HttpClient)
using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        using var client = new HttpClient();
        client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here");

        var response = await client.GetAsync("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ascii85encoder?text=Hello%20World&action=encode&format=standard");
        response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();

        var responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
        Console.WriteLine(responseBody);
    }
}

Authentication

The ASCII85 Encoder API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the ASCII85 Encoder API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The ASCII85 Encoder API supports multiple query options. Use one of the following:

Some ASCII85 Encoder parameters marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing

Option 1: Encode to ASCII85

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
textstringrequired
Text to encode
-Hello World
actionstringoptional
Action to perform
Supported values: encodedecode
encodeencode
formatPremiumstringoptional
Output format
Supported values: standardbtoa
standardstandard

Option 2: Decode from ASCII85

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
textstringrequired
ASCII85 encoded text to decode
-87cURD]j7BEbo80
actionstringoptional
Action to perform
Supported values: encodedecode
encodedecode
formatPremiumstringoptional
Input format
Supported values: standardbtoa
standardstandard

Response

The ASCII85 Encoder API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats:

Example Responses

JSON Response
200 OK
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "original_text": "Hello World",
    "encoded": "87cURD]i,\"Ebo7",
    "format": "standard",
    "original_length": 11,
    "encoded_length": 14,
    "compression_ratio": "127.27%"
  }
}
XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <original_text>Hello World</original_text>
    <encoded>87cURD]i,&quot;Ebo7</encoded>
    <format>standard</format>
    <original_length>11</original_length>
    <encoded_length>14</encoded_length>
    <compression_ratio>127.27%</compression_ratio>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  original_text: Hello World
  encoded: 87cURD]i,"Ebo7
  format: standard
  original_length: 11
  encoded_length: 14
  compression_ratio: 127.27%
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
original_textHello World
encoded87cURD]i,Ebo7
formatstandard
original_length11
encoded_length14
compression_ratio127.27%

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
original_textstring"Hello World"-
encodedstring"87cURD]i,"Ebo7"-
formatstring"standard"-
original_lengthnumber11-
encoded_lengthnumber14-
compression_ratiostring"127.27%"-

Headers

Required and optional headers for ASCII85 Encoder API requests:

Header NameRequiredExample ValueDescription
X-API-Keyrequiredyour_api_key_hereYour APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys.
Acceptoptionalapplication/jsonSpecify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml
User-AgentoptionalMyApp/1.0Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes
X-Request-IDoptionalreq_123456789Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests
Cache-Controloptionalno-cacheControl caching behavior for the request and response

Learn more about request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access ASCII85 Encoder through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the ascii85 encoder data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test ASCII85 Encoder in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  ascii85encoder(
    input: {
      text: "Hello World"
      action: "encode"
      format: "standard"
    }
  ) {
    original_text
    encoded
    format
    original_length
    encoded_length
    compression_ratio
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The ASCII85 Encoder API supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) with wildcard configuration, allowing you to call ASCII85 Encoder directly from browser-based applications without proxy servers.

CORS HeaderValueDescription
Access-Control-Allow-Origin*Accepts requests from any origin
Access-Control-Allow-Methods*Accepts any HTTP method
Access-Control-Allow-Headers*Accepts any request headers

Browser Usage: You can call ASCII85 Encoder directly from JavaScript running in the browser without encountering CORS errors. No proxy server or additional configuration needed.

Learn more about CORS support →

Rate Limiting

ASCII85 Encoder API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. These limits ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all ASCII85 Encoder users.

PlanRate LimitDescription
Free5 requests/minHard rate limit enforced - exceeding will return 429 errors
StarterNo LimitProduction ready - standard traffic priority
ProNo LimitProduction ready - preferred traffic priority
MegaNo LimitProduction ready - highest traffic priority

Learn more about rate limiting →

Rate Limit Headers

When rate limits apply, each ASCII85 Encoder response includes headers to help you track your usage:

HeaderDescription
X-RateLimit-LimitMaximum number of requests allowed per time window
X-RateLimit-RemainingNumber of requests remaining in the current window
X-RateLimit-ResetUnix timestamp when the rate limit window resets

Handling Rate Limits

Free Plan: When you exceed your rate limit, ASCII85 Encoder returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code. Your application should implement appropriate backoff logic to handle this gracefully.

Paid Plans: No rate limiting or throttling applied. All paid plans (Starter, Pro, Mega) are production-ready.

Best Practices for ASCII85 Encoder:

  • Monitor the rate limit headers to track your ASCII85 Encoder usage (Free plan only)
  • Cache ascii85 encoder responses where appropriate to reduce API calls
  • Upgrade to Pro or Mega for guaranteed no-throttle ASCII85 Encoder performance

Note: ASCII85 Encoder rate limits are separate from credit consumption. You may have credits remaining but still hit rate limits when using ASCII85 Encoder on Free tier.

Error Codes

The ASCII85 Encoder API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:

CodeMessageDescriptionSolution
200OKRequest successful, data returnedNo action needed - request was successful
400Bad RequestInvalid request parameters or malformed requestCheck required parameters and ensure values match expected formats
401UnauthorizedMissing or invalid API keyInclude x-api-key header with valid API key from dashboard
403ForbiddenAPI key lacks permission or insufficient creditsCheck credit balance in dashboard or upgrade plan
429Too Many RequestsRate limit exceeded (Free: 5 req/min)Implement request throttling or upgrade to paid plan
500Internal Server ErrorServer error occurredRetry request after a few seconds, contact support if persists
503Service UnavailableAPI temporarily unavailableWait and retry, check status page for maintenance updates

Learn more about error handling →

Need help? Contact support with your X-Request-ID for assistance.

Integrate ASCII85 Encoder with SDKs

Get started quickly with official ASCII85 Encoder SDKs for your preferred language. Each library handles authentication, request formatting, and error handling automatically.

Available for Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, and Android/Java. All SDKs are open source and regularly updated.

Integrate ASCII85 Encoder with No-Code API Tools

Connect the ASCII85 Encoder API to your favorite automation platform without writing code. Build workflows that leverage ascii85 encoder data across thousands of apps.

All platforms use your same API key to access ASCII85 Encoder. Visit our integrations hub for step-by-step setup guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for ASCII85 Encoder?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for ASCII85 Encoder and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does ASCII85 Encoder cost?

Each successful ASCII85 Encoder API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful ascii85 encoder lookups.

Can I use ASCII85 Encoder in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of ASCII85 Encoder, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use ASCII85 Encoder from a browser?
Yes! The ASCII85 Encoder API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my ASCII85 Encoder credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, ASCII85 Encoder API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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