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2026·09·08
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Image to Base64 Encoder

Turn an image into a data URI, with CSS and HTML snippets.

Türkçe: Görselden Base64

Drop an image here, or

Nothing is uploaded — the file stays in your browser.

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded, logged, or stored.

How to use it

  1. Choose an image file.
  2. Pick the output shape: data URI, CSS, HTML, or raw Base64.
  3. Copy the snippet straight into your code.

What it does

Reads your image and produces a Base64 data URI, along with ready-made CSS and HTML snippets. The tool also reports how much larger the encoded version is, which is the number that decides whether inlining is a good idea.

When inlining actually helps

Base64 inflates a payload by roughly 33%, so it only pays off when avoiding an HTTP request costs more than the extra bytes. That's true for tiny assets — a 1×1 tracking pixel, a small SVG icon, an email-safe logo. It's false for photographs, where you add a third of the weight, block rendering, and lose the ability to cache the image separately.

FAQ

Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Every tool here decodes and re-encodes your file using your browser's own Canvas APIs. The image never leaves your device, which is also why it works offline once the page is loaded.
Why is the Base64 version bigger than my file?
Base64 encodes three bytes into four ASCII characters, so the output is about 33% larger by design. That's inherent to the encoding, not a flaw in the tool.
Should I inline images as Base64 for performance?
Only very small ones. Inlined images can't be cached independently, they bloat the HTML or CSS that blocks rendering, and they cost a third more bytes. Under a couple of kilobytes it can be a win; beyond that it's usually a loss.

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