Encode a File to Base64
Turn PDFs, fonts, images or any binary file into Base64 text for APIs, JSON payloads, email or embedding in code.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Files stay on your device
Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to IMGWE or any other server.
How to use File to Base64
Choose any file.
Pick raw Base64 or a Data URI.
Copy the text or download it.
Private
Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Free
No account, no watermark and no daily limits.
Fast
No upload or queue – results are ready in seconds.
Any device
Works in modern browsers on desktop, tablet and phone.
Frequently asked questions
Convert any file to Base64 or a Data URI online. Copy the result or download it as text – encoding runs locally in your browser, free and private.
What is Base64 used for?
It represents binary data as text so it can travel through JSON, XML, email or HTML.
Why is the output larger?
Base64 adds about 33% overhead compared with the original bytes.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Encoding happens in your browser.
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