📂 Click, Drag & Drop or Paste Images
How to Convert an Image to Base64
Base64 puts a picture inside text, so it can go straight into a web page, a style sheet or an email without a separate file.
- Click, drag and drop, or paste your pictures
- Choose the result: data URI, only Base64, HTML tag, CSS or Markdown
- The text appears at once for each picture
- Click "Copy" or download it as a .txt file
Everything happens inside your browser, so your document is never uploaded.
Why Use This Tool?
Developers use Base64 for small icons and logos, so the page needs one request less.
Everything happens in your browser. Your pictures are never uploaded.
Features of Image to Base64
- Data URI, plain Base64, HTML img tag, CSS background and Markdown
- Many pictures at once
- Copy button and .txt download
- Shows the size before and after
- Works with JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG and more
- No upload, no sign-in, no limit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Base64?
It is a way to write binary data like a picture using only letters, numbers and a few signs.
Is my picture uploaded?
No. Everything happens inside your browser.
Why is the text longer than the file?
Base64 is about 33% bigger than the original file.
When should I not use Base64?
For big pictures. They make the page slow. Use a normal image file instead.
How do I use the data URI?
Put it in the src of an img tag, or inside url() in CSS.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free, with no limit.
About This Tool
This tool is for web developers, bloggers and anyone who needs a picture as text.
It runs in your browser, so your pictures stay private.