File to Base64
Encode any file to Base64, Data URL, HTML, CSS, JSON, and more — right in your browser, no upload required.
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File to Base64
Drop a file, choose an output format, copy the result.
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Supports images, PDFs, SVGs, fonts, documents and more
Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded
Every Base64 Use Case Covered
Encode, decode, convert, estimate size — all runs locally in your browser, files never uploaded.
Encode to Base64
File to Base64
Instantly encode any file to a Base64 string or Data URI.
Image to Base64
Convert images to Data URI for direct use in HTML, CSS, or JSON.
SVG to Base64
Encode SVGs to a Base64 Data URI for CSS backgrounds or inline use.
Font to Base64
Embed web fonts in CSS @font-face without extra HTTP requests.
PDF to Base64
Encode PDFs to Base64 for API transfer or inline embedding.
Text to Base64
Encode text to Base64, Base64URL, Data URI, or JSON.
Decode Base64
Base64 to File
Decode a Base64 string back to the original file and download it.
Base64 to Text
Decode a Base64 string to UTF-8 or ASCII text.
Base64 to SVG
Decode a Base64-encoded SVG and preview it in the browser.
Base64 to HTML
Decode Base64 to HTML with sandboxed preview, copy source, and download .html.
Utilities
Data URI Generator
Automatically adds the correct MIME type prefix to create a complete Data URI.
Base64 Size Calculator
Estimate the encoded size and overhead before converting.
Base64URL Encoder
Encode and decode URL-safe Base64URL for JWT and Web APIs.
Base64 MIME Types
Look up the MIME type for a file extension and copy the Data URI prefix.
Base64 Padding Tool
Check and fix = padding in Base64 strings, with Base64URL conversion.
Base64 Data URI
Parse a Data URI's MIME and size, or build a Data URI from a Base64 string.
Base64 Validator
Check if a Base64 string is valid — detect type, MIME, byte count, and error position.
Base64 Cleaner
Strip quotes, newlines, JSON escapes, and Data URL prefix to get clean Base64.
Developer Tools
Base64 for API
Generate a JSON payload with JS, cURL, Python, and PHP code examples.
Base64 for Email
Compare Base64 inline images, CID attachments, and hosted images for email.
JWT Decoder
Decode JWT header and payload, inspect claims and expiry.
Base64 vs URL Encoding
Understand the differences between Base64, Base64URL, and percent-encoding.
Hex to Base64
Convert hex strings to Base64 or Base64URL, with 0x prefix and separator support.
Base64 to Hex
Decode Base64 to hex — plain, space-separated, or 0x format.
JSON to Base64
Encode a JSON object to Base64 or Base64URL with JS/Node.js code snippets.
Base64 to JSON
Decode Base64 or Base64URL to JSON with auto-formatting and JWT payload support.
HTML to Base64
Encode HTML to Base64, with iframe embed code and browser download link.
File Hash Generator
Generate SHA-256, SHA-1, and MD5 checksums in the browser and verify file integrity.
Learn & Reference
What is Base64?
Detailed explanation of Base64 encoding with alphabet breakdown and interactive demo.
Base64 Examples
20 categorized examples: text, image, PDF, JWT, API, and more.
Base64 FAQ
Full-site FAQ hub covering encoding, Data URI, error debugging, JWT, and more.
Base64 File Encoding
How files go from binary to Base64, how much they grow, and when to use it.
Large File Base64 Guide
Why large files don't suit Base64, and when multipart or object storage is better.
Blob URL vs Data URL
Compare these two browser file URL types by shape, lifecycle, and use case.
About Base64 Encoding
What is Base64 file encoding?
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that converts binary data into a string of ASCII characters. It represents every 3 bytes of binary data as 4 printable characters, making binary content safe to embed in text formats such as HTML, CSS, JSON, and email.
When should I use Base64?
Use Base64 when you need to embed a file directly inside a text document — for example, inlining an image in HTML or CSS, carrying a file inside a JSON API payload, or including an image in an email without a separate attachment. It eliminates the extra file request.
Is it safe to convert files to Base64 online?
Completely safe with this tool — all conversion happens locally in your browser via the Web File API. Files are never uploaded to any server and never leave your device. You can disconnect from the internet and use this tool to verify: it still works.
Why Base64 Files?
- Local Processing, Zero Upload RiskAll encoding and decoding happens in your browser — files never leave your device.
- Multiple Output FormatsData URL, HTML, CSS, JSON, API Payload, and more — covering the most common use cases.
- Two-Way ConversionNot just encoding — decode Base64 strings back to the original file and download it.
- Free with No LimitsNo sign-up, no usage or file count limits, no user tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Base64 encoding and this tool.
No. All conversion happens locally in your browser via the Web File API — files are never sent to any server and never leave your device. Disconnect from the internet and try it yourself: it still works.