IMAGE TOOLS

Image to Base64

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Upload an image to get a ready-to-embed Base64 data URI.

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PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, or SVG

The Image to Base64 tool encodes an uploaded image into a Base64 text string, which can be pasted directly into HTML, CSS, or JSON as a data URI — embedding the image inline without a separate file request.

How to use the image to base64 tool

  • Upload the image you want to encode.
  • The Base64 string appears in the output box automatically.
  • Click "Copy" to copy the full data URI.
  • Paste it into your HTML src attribute or CSS background-image property.

When you'd use this

Embedding a small icon or logo directly in CSS or HTML without an extra file request.

Including an image inside a JSON payload or email template that can't reference external files.

Avoiding broken image links when sharing a single self-contained HTML file.

Frequently asked questions

Does Base64 encoding increase file size?

Yes, roughly by about a third, which is why it's best suited to small images like icons rather than large photos.

What image formats are supported?

PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, and SVG images can all be converted to a Base64 data URI.

Can I convert the Base64 string back into an image file?

Yes — paste it into a browser address bar or an <img> tag's src to render it, or use a Base64-to-file decoder to save it back as a file.

About this tool

ToolBench runs this tool entirely in your browser. Your file or text is processed on your own device using JavaScript — nothing is uploaded to a server, nothing is stored, and there's no sign-up wall between you and the result. That's true of every one of the 500+ tools on this site, from PDF utilities to unit converters.

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