Image to Base64

Drag and Drop image here

or click to select an image file

Image Preview

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Include data URI prefix Add "data:image/[type];base64," to the beginning

Compress image Reduce image quality to decrease Base64 size

Quality (1-100): 80%

Base64 Output

Original: 0 bytes

Base64: 0 bytes

Size Increase: 0%

Note: Base64 encoding increases file size by about 33%. For web use, consider compression.

About This Image to Base64 Converter

This tool converts image files to Base64 encoded strings, which can be embedded directly in HTML, CSS, or JSON files. Base64 is commonly used for small images to reduce HTTP requests.

How to Use This Image to Base64 Converter

Step-by-Step Conversion Guide:

1. Step 1: Upload your image using either:
   • Drag and drop an image file into the designated area
   • Click to browse and select an image from your device
2. Step 2: View the image preview and file information
3. Step 3: Configure conversion options:
   • Include data URI prefix (recommended for web use)
   • Enable compression to reduce file size
   • Adjust quality level if compression is enabled
4. Step 4: Click "Convert to Base64" to encode your image
5. Step 5: Copy or download the Base64 result

Technical Features:

• Format Support: Works with PNG, JPEG, GIF, WEBP, BMP
• Data URI Handling: Optionally includes proper MIME type prefix
• Image Compression: Reduces file size before encoding
• Efficiency: Processes images up to several megabytes
• Privacy: All processing happens in your browser