File to Base64 Converter
Convert any file to Base64 encoding for embedding in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Supports images, documents, and other file types.
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About File to Base64 Conversion
What is Base64 encoding?
Base64 is a method of encoding binary data as text. It's commonly used to embed files directly in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript without requiring separate file requests.
Supported File Types:
- Images (PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, WebP, etc.)
- Documents (PDF, DOC, TXT, etc.)
- Audio files (MP3, WAV, etc.)
- Video files (MP4, WebM, etc.)
- Any other file type
Use Cases:
- Embedding images directly in CSS or HTML
- Including files in JSON APIs
- Creating self-contained HTML documents
- Storing binary data in databases
- Sending files via text-based protocols
Important Notes:
- Base64 encoding increases file size by approximately 33%
- Large files may impact page load performance when embedded
- File size limit: 10MB for this tool
- Base64 is not compression - it's encoding