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SVG to Base64 Converter
Convert SVG vector graphics to Base64 data URLs for HTML, CSS, and web development
SVG Upload
Input
Drag & drop your file here
or
Supported formats: SVG files
Maximum file size: 10MB
Base64 Data URL
Output
What is SVG to Base64 Converter?
Convert SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files to Base64 data URLs for embedding in HTML, CSS, or JSON. SVG is perfect for icons, logos, and graphics that need to scale without quality loss. This tool generates a data URL with the data:image/svg+xml;base64,... prefix that works immediately in <img> tags, CSS backgrounds, and API payloads. All conversion happens locally in your browser for complete privacy.
How to Use
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Upload an SVG 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/svg+xml;base64,...'>
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Or in CSS: background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,...')
Common Use Cases
Embed SVG icons and logos in HTML without separate files
Inline SVG graphics in CSS for scalable UI elements
Create self-contained HTML email templates with SVG graphics
Send SVG data in JSON API requests
Build offline web apps with embedded vector assets
Share HTML prototypes with embedded SVG icons
Key Features
Optimized for SVG vector graphics
Generates valid data
image/svg+xml;base64,... URLs
Fast browser-based conversion (no upload required)
One-click copy to clipboard
Perfect for icons, logos, and scalable graphics
Privacy-first
files stay on your device
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