Image to Base64 Converter
Encode image files into Base64 data strings.
Drag & drop an image to convert to Base64
Accepted formats:
About the Image to Base64 Converter
This tool converts an image file into a Base64-encoded string. This string, also known as a data URI, can be used to embed an image directly into your HTML or CSS code without needing a separate image file. This is useful for small icons or images to reduce the number of server requests a web page needs to make. All conversion happens securely in your browser.
How to Use This Tool
- Upload an Image: Drag and drop an image file into the upload area, or click to select a file from your device.
- Automatic Conversion: The tool will immediately read the file and generate the Base64 data string.
- Copy the String: The Base64 string will appear in the text area. Click the copy icon to copy the entire string to your clipboard.
- Use It: You can now paste this string directly into your code, for example:
<img src="PASTE_HERE" />or in CSSbackground-image: url("PASTE_HERE");.