Easily convert images (PNG, JPEG, WebP, SVG) to Base64 strings. Drag and drop your image, preview it, and instantly get the Base64 data URI for use in HTML, CSS, or JS.
Easily convert images (PNG, JPEG, WebP, SVG) to Base64 strings. Drag and drop your image, preview it, and instantly get the Base64 data URI for use in HTML, CSS, or JS.
Features
Image Base64 Conversion
Image Preview
Dimension View
Usage Examples
Basic Usage
Image to Base64 Conversion Example
Usage Steps:
Upload Image - Drag an image file to the upload area, or click the "Select Image" button
Preview Image - View the uploaded image and its details (filename, size, dimensions, format)
Get Encoding - The tool automatically generates the Base64 encoded string
Copy or Download - One-click copy the data URI to your clipboard or download it as a text file
Features:
Common image formats: Supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and SVG
Drag & drop upload support for a fast workflow
Real-time preview and information display (dimensions, file size)
Use Cases:
Embed images directly in web pages (CSS background-image)
Include images in email templates without external hosting
Store small icons or images in a database
Transmit image data via an API in a JSON payload
Common Questions (Q&A):
Q: What is image-to-Base64 useful for? A: It is useful for embedding small icons, placeholders, or test images into HTML, CSS, JSON, or API payloads.
Q: Why is the Base64 output larger than the image file? A: Base64 converts binary data into text and usually increases size by about one third, so large images should not be inlined long-term.
Q: Are images uploaded during conversion? A: Conversion is handled locally in the browser, which is useful for quick encoding, debugging, and small asset embedding.