Image to Base64

Encode an image to a Base64 data URI — ready to paste into CSS or HTML. Runs in your browser.

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How to convert an image to Base64

Drop an image and cutbg encodes it to a Base64 data URI you can copy straight into your CSS background-image, an img src, or a JSON payload — no upload, all on your device.

Is my image uploaded?

No — the encoding happens in your browser; the image never leaves your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Base64 data URI?
A text encoding of your image you can paste directly into CSS or HTML, so the image loads with no separate file or request.
Which formats can I encode?
Any image the browser can read — PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, SVG and more. The data URI keeps the original format.
Is my image uploaded?
No — the file is read and encoded locally in your browser; it never leaves your device.