how can i convert bytes into base64 using ruby

Question

i want to convert bytes into the base64 format using ruby i tried this program but am not getting the proper output please help me

require 'base64'
require 'open-uri'
str = File.new("/path/to/file.mp3")
a = Base64.encode64(str.each_byte{|byte| byte})
puts a

Answer 1

Use File.read and not File.new

TO ENCODE WITHOUT CONVERTING TO BYTES USE:

require 'base64'
str = File.read("/path/to/file.mp3")
a = Base64.encode64(str)
puts a

EDIT to convert to bytes first before encoding use:

require 'base64'
str = File.read("/path/to/file.mp3")
a = Base64.encode64(str.each_byte.to_a.join)
puts a