Convert an image to Base64 for free 15 uses
Encode an image file to a Base64 string, or decode Base64 back to an image.
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Drop an image here, or click to upload
PNG, JPG, or WebP
Your decoded image will appear here.
- Runs entirely in your browser — your image is never uploaded
- Encode an image to Base64, or decode a Base64 string back to an image
- Free, no account required
How it works
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Upload an image to encode, or paste a Base64 string to decode.
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The conversion happens instantly in your browser.
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Copy the Base64 string, or preview the decoded image.
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Use the result directly in your HTML, CSS, or JSON.
Why use this tool
Every image task, one place
Resize, compress, convert, crop, rotate, filter, and watermark — no need for a heavyweight photo editor.
100% private, always
Every tool runs entirely in your browser using the canvas API — your images are never uploaded to a server.
Works on any device
Runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android — nothing to install, nothing to trust but the tab.
Instant results
No queues and no desktop app to wait on — edits and conversions finish the moment you make them.
Convert to any format
Move between JPG, PNG, WebP, and ICO — output stays sharp, with quality settings when you need control.
Free, always
Every tool here is free to use, with no watermarks, size limits, or forced trial period.
Frequently asked questions
It allows developers to embed images directly within HTML, CSS, or JSON files, eliminating the need for separate HTTP requests.
Base64 represents binary data with standard text characters, expanding the overall data footprint by about 33%.
Yes, SVGs encode perfectly, though sometimes inline SVG code is more efficient than Base64 depending on the graphic.
The tool provides a ready-to-use Data URI string that you can paste directly into a background-image property.
While technically unlimited, embedding massive multi-megabyte strings can severely bloat your code and slow down browser parsing.
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