Base64 Image Converter

Convert images to Base64 strings and back with ease

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Drag & drop an image or click to browse

Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP

What is Base64 Image Encoding?

Base64 image encoding is a method of converting binary image data into a text format that can be safely embedded in HTML, CSS, or JSON. This technique is particularly useful for small images like icons, logos, or thumbnails.

Use Cases

CSS Embedding

Embed images directly in your stylesheets using data URIs

Email Templates

Include images in HTML emails without external references

API Integration

Send images as part of JSON payloads

Single File Apps

Create self-contained HTML files with embedded images

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the maximum file size recommended?

While there's no strict limit, we recommend keeping images under 1MB when converting to Base64 to avoid performance issues and large file sizes.

Which image formats are supported?

Our tool supports all common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and SVG. The output will maintain the original format's quality and characteristics.