About Base64 to Image Converter
How to Convert Base64 to Image
- Paste your Base64 string into the input field. Both Data URI format (data:image/png;base64,...) and pure Base64 strings are supported.
- Click the 'Convert to Image' button to decode the Base64 string.
- Preview the decoded image and check its dimensions and type.
- Download the image in your preferred format (PNG, JPG, or WebP).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Base64 image encoding?
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that converts binary image data into ASCII text. This allows images to be embedded directly in HTML, CSS, JSON, or transmitted through text-based protocols without corruption.
What's the difference between Data URI and pure Base64?
Data URI includes a prefix that specifies the MIME type (e.g., 'data:image/png;base64,'), making it directly usable in HTML src attributes. Pure Base64 is just the encoded string without any prefix and requires additional processing to determine the image type.
Why would I need to convert Base64 to image?
Common use cases include: debugging API responses that return Base64 images, extracting images from databases that store them as Base64, recovering images from HTML/CSS code, and verifying Base64 encoded image data.
Is there a size limit for Base64 conversion?
While there's no strict limit, very large Base64 strings may take longer to process. For optimal performance, we recommend converting images under 5MB. Larger files may cause browser performance issues.