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PNG to Base64 Converter
Convert PNG images to Base64 data URLs for HTML, CSS, and web development
PNG Upload
Input
Drag & drop your file here
or
Supported formats: PNG files
Maximum file size: 10MB
Base64 Data URL
Output
What is PNG to Base64 Converter?
Convert PNG images to Base64 data URLs for direct embedding in HTML, CSS, or JSON. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is ideal for images with transparency, logos, and icons. This tool generates a data URL with the data:image/png;base64,... prefix that works immediately in <img> tags, CSS backgrounds, and API payloads. All conversion happens locally in your browser for maximum privacy.
How to Use
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Upload a PNG image file
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The tool automatically converts it to Base64
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Copy the Base64 data URL output
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Use it in HTML: <img src='data:image/png;base64,...'>
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Or in CSS: background-image: url('data:image/png;base64,...')
Common Use Cases
Embed PNG logos and icons in HTML without separate files
Inline transparent PNG images in CSS for UI elements
Create self-contained HTML email templates with PNG graphics
Send PNG data in JSON API requests
Build offline web apps with embedded PNG assets
Share HTML prototypes with embedded PNG images
Key Features
Optimized for PNG format with transparency support
Generates valid data
image/png;base64,... URLs
Fast browser-based conversion (no upload required)
One-click copy to clipboard
Perfect for logos, icons, and transparent images
Privacy-first
files stay on your device
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