base64 image decoder for ASP classic

Question

Can any one tell me how to decode a base64 encoded image in classic ASP? The image is encoded by Java org.apache base64 class. The Java uses RFC 2045 for base64 decoding.

Answer 1

You can use the Capicom COM object. I've been using it to to the reverse (base64 encoding). This is what I would do (if you've got a big loop, you'd better have the CreateObject done outside the loop, but in simple cases this should do it):

Function Base64Decode(encodedString)
    Dim caputil : Set caputil = CreateObject("CAPICOM.Utilities")
    If len(encodedString) > 0 Then
        Base64Decode = caputil.Base64Decode(encodedString)
    Else
        Base64Decode = ""
    End If
    Set caputil = Nothing
End Property

Reference : http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa388176(v=vs.85).aspx

By the way, capicom.dll can be downloaded from MS site : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=860ee43a-a843-462f-abb5-ff88ea5896f6