Image to Base64

Convert an image to a data URL for inline HTML, CSS or JSON.

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See how it works

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How to use Image to Base64

Follow these steps — everything happens instantly in your browser.

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    Step 1. Drop an image onto the zone (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF or SVG).

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    Step 2. Optionally change the output format and quality.

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    Step 3. Copy the data URL to your clipboard, or save it as an HTML file.

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    Step 4. Paste directly into HTML <img> src, CSS background, or JSON.

Why use this tool

Private by design

All processing happens locally in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero file uploads. Ever.

Instant

No upload wait, no queue, no server round-trip. Results appear the moment you drop a file.

Free & unlimited

No accounts, no watermarks, no daily caps. Use it as many times as you like, forever.

Works everywhere

Desktop, tablet or phone — every tool is responsive and installable as a PWA for offline use.

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