How to Convert Base64 to Image

Converting Base64 encoded strings back to images is a crucial skill for web developers and anyone working with encoded image data. Our Base64 to Image converter makes this process simple and efficient.

Simple 3-Step Process:

1. Paste Base64 String: Copy your Base64 encoded image data into the text area. It can be a full data URI or just the Base64 string.
2. Decode & Preview: Click "Decode & Preview" to convert the Base64 data back to an image and see the preview.
3. Download Image: Choose your preferred format (PNG, JPG, or original) and download the converted image file.

Frequently Asked Questions About Base64 to Image

How to convert Base64 to image?

Paste your Base64 string into our converter tool, and it will instantly decode it back to an image. You can then preview the image and download it in your preferred format (PNG, JPG, etc.).

How to decode a Base64 image?

Base64 decoding converts the text-based Base64 string back to binary image data. Our tool automatically detects the image format from the Base64 data and creates a downloadable image file from the decoded data.

How to check if a Base64 string is an image?

A Base64 image string typically starts with 'data:image/' followed by the format (png, jpg, gif, etc.) and ';base64,'. Our tool automatically validates the format and shows an error if the Base64 string is not a valid image. Use the "Validate Base64" button to check without decoding.

What is the Base64 image format?

Base64 image format is a way to represent binary image data as ASCII text using 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /). It's commonly used in data URIs with the format data:image/[type];base64,[encoded-data] where [type] is png, jpg, gif, etc. This allows images to be embedded directly in HTML, CSS, or transmitted as text.

How to convert Base64 image to PNG?

Paste your Base64 string into our converter, preview the decoded image, and click 'Download PNG'. The tool will automatically convert the image to PNG format regardless of the original Base64 image type. PNG is ideal for images with transparency or when you need lossless compression.

Common Use Cases for Base64 to Image Conversion

• Email Templates: Convert embedded Base64 images from email HTML to separate image files
• API Responses: Decode Base64 image data received from APIs
• Data Recovery: Extract images from Base64 encoded data in databases or logs
• Web Scraping: Convert Base64 images found in web pages to downloadable files
• Development Testing: Quickly view and save Base64 encoded test images
• Documentation: Extract images from Base64 strings in technical documentation

Supported Image Formats

Our Base64 to Image converter supports all major image formats including:

• PNG: Best for images with transparency and graphics
• JPEG/JPG: Ideal for photographs and images with many colors
• GIF: Perfect for simple animations and images with few colors
• WebP: Modern format with excellent compression
• BMP: Uncompressed bitmap format
• SVG: Vector graphics format

Base64 Format Examples

Our tool accepts Base64 data in multiple formats:

• Full Data URI: data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgo...
• Base64 Only: iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEA...
• With Line Breaks: Multi-line Base64 strings are automatically cleaned