Image to Base64 Converter

Convert an image to a Base64 data URI to embed in code.

🔒 Files stay on your device

How to use

  1. Upload an image.
  2. The tool produces a Base64 data URI — copy it with one click.
  3. Paste it into your HTML, CSS or code.

About Image to Base64 Converter

A Base64 data URI turns an image into a long string of text that can be embedded directly inside HTML, CSS or JSON — no separate image file and no extra network request. Developers use it for tiny icons, email templates, inline SVG fallbacks, or bundling a small image into a single file. Instead of <img src="logo.png"> you write <img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBOR…"> and the picture travels with the markup.

When to use it — and when not to

Base64 strings are about 33% larger than the original file, so they suit small images only. For a 2 KB icon the convenience wins; for a 2 MB photo, the bloated string slows your page and bloats your CSS — link the file normally instead. This tool reads the image locally and never uploads it, so even private images are safe to encode.

FAQ

What is a Base64 image used for?
Embedding small images directly in HTML/CSS without a separate file.
Why is the Base64 bigger than my file?
Base64 encoding adds about 33% overhead.
Is it good for large photos?
No — use it only for small icons and assets.

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