Image to Base64 Encoder
Easily convert any JPG, PNG, or GIF file into a Data URI Base64 string for embedding.
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Why Use an Image to Base64 Converter?
Converting an image to a **Base64 string** is often used to embed small images directly into HTML or CSS files, which can reduce the number of HTTP requests a browser needs to make. This improves page load speed, especially for smaller assets like icons.
How It Works
The **Base64 encoding** process takes the binary data of your image file and translates it into a sequence of 64 standard ASCII characters. This text-based representation, often combined with a **Data URI prefix** (like data:image/png;base64,), allows the image to be delivered without needing a separate file download.