Base64 Image Converter
Convert images to Base64 or decode Base64 to images for web development. Perfect for web development, data URIs, and image encoding.
Conversion Mode
Image to Base64
Choose an image file
PNG, JPG, GIF up to 10MB
Base64 to Image
How to Use This Base64 Image Converter
Convert image files to Base64 format or decode Base64 strings back to downloadable images. Base64 encoding allows you to embed images directly in CSS, HTML, or data URIs.
Image to Base64
Upload PNG, JPG, GIF, or other image files to convert them into Base64 encoded strings. Perfect for creating data URIs, embedding images in CSS, or storing images in databases.
Base64 to Image
Paste a Base64 string to convert it back to a downloadable image file. Supports both raw Base64 data and complete data URLs with MIME type prefixes.
Why encode in Base64?
Base64 encoding ensures that binary data can be safely transmitted over media that are designed to handle textual data. It helps prevent data corruption during transport and is widely used in web development, email systems, and data storage.
Why Is Base64 Important?
Base64 encoding ensures that binary data can be safely transmitted over media that are designed to handle textual data. It helps prevent data corruption during transport and is widely used in web development, email systems, and data storage.
Need to convert text? Use our dedicated Base64 Text Converter for text encoding and decoding.
Common Use Cases
- Web Development: Embedding small images directly in CSS or HTML using data URIs
- Email Templates: Including images in email HTML without external dependencies
- API Integration: Sending images as Base64 strings in JSON payloads
- Database Storage: Storing small images as text in databases
- Icon Sets: Converting SVG icons to Base64 for CSS background images
- Mobile Apps: Bundling images as Base64 strings in app configurations
Image Guidelines
- File Size: Keep images under 10MB for optimal performance
- Web Use: Base64 images work best for small icons and graphics (under 32KB)
- Size Increase: Base64 encoding increases file size by approximately 33%
- Supported Formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, SVG, and other common image formats
- Browser Support: Modern browsers handle Base64 data URIs well for reasonable file sizes