PNG to Base64 Converter

Our PNG to Base64 converter tool helps you transform PNG images into Base64 encoded strings that can be directly embedded in your code. This is particularly useful for:

Benefits of Base64 Encoding Images

• Fewer HTTP Requests: Embedding images directly in your code reduces the number of HTTP requests, potentially improving page load times for small images.
• Self-Contained Code: Your HTML, CSS, or JavaScript can contain the image data, making it easier to share or deploy.
• Avoid Cross-Origin Issues: Since the image is part of your code, you don't need to worry about cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) issues.
• Offline Applications: Perfect for offline applications where loading external resources isn't possible.

How to Use Base64 Encoded Images

In HTML

<img src="data:image/png;base64,YOUR_BASE64_STRING" alt="Description" />

In CSS

.element {
  background-image: url('data:image/png;base64,YOUR_BASE64_STRING');
}

In JavaScript

const img = new Image();
img.src = 'data:image/png;base64,YOUR_BASE64_STRING';
document.body.appendChild(img);

When to Use Base64 Encoding

Base64 encoding is best for:

• Small icons and simple graphics (typically under 10KB)
• Images that are part of your UI and unlikely to change
• Applications where reducing HTTP requests is critical

For larger images, it's usually better to serve them as separate files to avoid increasing your code size too much and to allow browser caching.

How Our Converter Works

Our PNG to Base64 converter processes your images entirely in your browser - no data is sent to our servers. This ensures your images remain private and secure while providing instant conversion.