Image to Base64 Converter

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format. It's commonly used to embed images directly in HTML, CSS, or JSON files, eliminating the need for separate image files.

Base64 images are useful when you want to reduce HTTP requests by embedding small images directly in your code. This can improve loading times for small images and is especially helpful for email templates, data URIs, and simple web applications.

Yes, Base64 encoding increases the image size by approximately 33%. This makes it unsuitable for large images. Also, Base64 images aren't cached by browsers like regular images, so they're best used for small, frequently used images that don't change often.

Absolutely! All image processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your data.

Our tool supports the most common image formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF. The maximum file size allowed is 10MB to ensure optimal performance.

You can use the generated Base64 string in HTML img tags (src="data:image/[type];base64,[your string]"), in CSS as background images, or in JavaScript. The download options also provide ready-to-use HTML files with the image embedded.