Image to Base64 Converter

Convert image files to Base64 strings. Useful for embedding images directly into HTML or CSS.

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Drag & drop an image here, or click to select

📖How to Convert Image to Base64

1Upload Image

Drag and drop your image file or click to select from your device.

2Automatic Conversion

The tool automatically converts the image to a Base64 string.

3Copy Result

Click 'Copy Base64' to save the string to your clipboard.

💡Common Use Cases

Embedding small icons directly into HTML or CSS.
Saving images in text-based databases (JSON/XML).
Transferring image data over text-only protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Base64?

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format.

Does it increase file size?

Yes, Base64 strings are approximately 33% larger than the original binary file.

Image to Base64 Converter