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Image to Base64 Encoder

Convert any image to Base64 instantly — no upload, no server

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PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, SVG, BMP — up to 20 MB

Upload an image above to generate its Base64 encoded Data URL — no server, 100% in your browser.

About

The Image to Base64 Encoder converts any image — PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, SVG, or BMP — into a Base64-encoded Data URL entirely inside your browser. No file is ever uploaded to a server. Use the output directly in HTML src attributes, CSS background-image rules, or embed images in JSON and CSS without extra HTTP requests.

FAQ
What is a Base64 Data URL?+

A Data URL encodes a file's binary content as a Base64 ASCII string prefixed with its MIME type (e.g. data:image/png;base64,...). Browsers can use it anywhere a regular URL is accepted, letting you embed images directly in HTML or CSS without a separate file request.

Why is the Base64 output larger than the original file?+

Base64 encoding represents every 3 bytes of binary data as 4 ASCII characters, adding roughly 33% overhead. A 100 KB PNG becomes about 133 KB as Base64 text, which is a normal and expected trade-off when embedding images inline.

Which image formats are supported?+

The encoder accepts any format your browser can read via FileReader: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, BMP, TIFF, ICO, and AVIF. The resulting Data URL preserves the original MIME type automatically.

Is my image uploaded to any server?+

No. The entire conversion happens locally in your browser using the FileReader API. Your image never leaves your device, making this tool safe for sensitive or private images.

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