Image to Base64
Drop image here or click to select
PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG supported
Usage Examples
How to Use
- Upload an image by clicking or dragging it into the drop zone
- The full Base64 data URL is generated instantly
- Copy the data URL for use in CSS background-image or HTML img src
- Alternatively copy just the Base64 string (without the data: prefix)
FAQ
What is a Base64 data URL used for?
Data URLs embed image data directly into HTML, CSS, or JavaScript without requiring a separate file request. Useful for icons, email templates, and inline styles.
Why is the encoded size larger?
Base64 encoding expands binary data by approximately 33%, because it uses only printable ASCII characters to represent binary bytes.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit enforced by this tool, but very large images (>5 MB) may cause browser performance issues when copying large strings.
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