Embedding an image in code or a data file usually means encoding it as text first. This free image to base64 converter turns your image file into a base64 string shown right on the page, ready to copy into your code or document. The result is text to copy, with an optional .txt download if you want to save it. Your image never leaves your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored anywhere.

How to Use the Image to Base64 Converter

Encode an image as copyable text in three quick steps.

1Drop your image file

Drag your image into the box above, or click it to pick one file from your device.

2Convert it to base64

Click the Convert button and your image is encoded as base64 text in your browser.

3Copy the base64 text

Copy the base64 string shown on the page and paste it where you need it.

Why Choose Our Image to Base64 Converter

Built to embed images as text in code and documents.

Copy-ready text

The base64 string appears on the page, ready to copy.

Private by design

Your image never leaves your device.

Free, no signup

Convert an image to base64 without an account or payment.

Works everywhere

Any modern browser, on phone or computer.

Image to Base64 Converter FAQs

Short, direct answers to the questions readers ask most.

Yes, completely free, with no account and no hidden limits.

The base64 string is shown on the page after conversion, ready for you to copy.

Yes, as an extra. The main result is copyable text on the page, and there is also a Download .txt button if you want to save it as a file.

Yes. Open this page on your phone’s browser, pick an image, and copy the base64 text.