Image to Base64 Converter
Convert images to Base64 encoded strings for embedding in CSS, HTML, or JSON.
Choose an image file or drag & drop
Select JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, or SVG images to convert to Base64
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Your images are processed locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your files.
Features
• Convert images to Base64 encoded strings
• Support for JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and SVG formats
• Multiple output formats (Data URL, raw Base64, CSS, HTML, Markdown)
• Copy to clipboard or download as file
• Preview the encoded image in different contexts
About Base64 Encoding
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format. It's commonly used to embed image data directly in HTML, CSS, or JSON files without requiring a separate file.
Key benefits of Base64 encoding:
- Eliminates additional HTTP requests for small images
- Useful for embedding images in CSS, HTML, SVG, or JSON
- Simplifies data transfer when binary data can't be directly transmitted
- Ensures data integrity during transmission
- Works well for small icons, logos, and simple graphics
However, Base64 encoding increases file size by approximately 33%, so it's best used for small images (under 10KB) to avoid performance issues. For larger images, traditional image references are usually more efficient.
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