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Image to Base64 Converter Guide
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An Image to Base64 Converter is a tool designed to convert image files into Base64-encoded strings. Base64 encoding is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data, such as images, using ASCII characters. This conversion is often used for embedding images in web pages, emails, or other contexts where binary data may not be directly supported.
Converting an image to Base64 is useful in situations where you need to embed images directly into HTML, CSS, or XML code. It eliminates the need for separate image files, simplifies data storage, and allows for seamless integration of images in text-based formats.
Base64 encoding increases the size of the data by approximately 33%, as it represents binary data using a larger character set. Consider this when embedding Base64-encoded images in contexts with size limitations.
Depending on the converter, you may have options to customize the encoding settings, such as choosing the character set, line breaks, or other parameters. Review the features of your selected converter for customization options.