Image to Base64 Converter
Convert images to Base64 strings or decode Base64 back to images with support for all formats
Click to upload or drag and drop
IMAGE/* up to 10MB
About the Image to Base64 Converter
Convert images to Base64 encoded strings or decode Base64 strings back to images. Essential for embedding images in HTML/CSS, storing images in databases, and working with data URIs in web development.
Features:
- Convert images to Base64 strings
- Decode Base64 strings to displayable images
- Support for multiple image formats (PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, SVG)
- Drag and drop file upload
- Copy Base64 output to clipboard
- Download decoded images
- Image size and format information
- Data URI format option
Use Cases:
- Embedding images directly in HTML/CSS
- Storing images in JSON or databases
- Creating data URIs for email templates
- Reducing HTTP requests in web applications
- API payloads with image data
- Debugging Base64 encoded images
- Converting images for canvas manipulation
Supported Formats:
- PNG - Best for graphics and transparent images
- JPEG/JPG - Best for photographs
- GIF - Supports animation
- WebP - Modern format with excellent compression
- SVG - Vector graphics
- BMP - Bitmap images
What is Base64?
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, eliminating the need for separate image files. While Base64 increases file size by approximately 33%, it can improve performance by reducing HTTP requests.