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Base64 Image Encoder

Convert images to Base64 data URIs for inline embedding in web pages. Perfect for small images and icons.

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Embed Images Without Extra HTTP Requests

Data URIs allow you to embed images directly in your HTML, CSS, or JavaScript code. This eliminates extra HTTP requests, which can improve page load performance for small images like icons and logos.

Our Base64 image encoder instantly converts PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, and SVG images to data URIs that you can paste directly into your code.

Image Encoding Features

Optimize your web assets

Multiple Formats

Encode PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, SVG, and ICO images to Base64 data URIs.

CSS Ready

Get output formatted for CSS background-image property with proper url() syntax.

HTML Ready

Get output ready to paste into img src attributes for inline images.

Size Comparison

See original vs encoded size to decide if Base64 is worth the trade-off.

How to Encode Images

Fast and simple

1

Upload Image

Drag and drop or click to select your image file.

2

Choose Format

Select HTML img tag, CSS url(), or raw data URI output.

3

Copy Code

Copy the generated code and paste it into your project.

When to Use Base64 Images

Small icons and UI elements under 10KB
Email HTML templates (images often blocked)
Single-file HTML documents
CSS sprites alternative for few images
Reducing HTTP requests on critical render path
Offline-capable web applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Convert Images to Base64

Upload your image and get the data URI instantly

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