# Image to Base64

Generate a data URI for a metadata stripped PNG reencode.

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Category: Image Preparation

An image data URI packages encoded bytes into text for a compatible destination.

Generate the fresh PNG representation and copy its complete prefix and payload.

## Inputs and controls

* One image: JPEG; PNG; WebP. Static images. Up to 4 MiB per file, 12 MiB total and 4 million pixels per image. One source image.

## How to use

* Choose a static JPEG, PNG or WebP source. Check the displayed upload limits before processing.

* Select Prepare image. Inspect the resulting preview, dimensions and file size, then download the output you need.


## Why use this tool

The output provides a ready data URI rather than just a renamed image file.


## Before relying on the result

Compare the finished picture with its source. It represents a newly encoded PNG with original metadata removed.

## Questions

### Is the URI the original file's unchanged byte content?

No. It represents a newly encoded PNG with original metadata removed.

### Do I need to review the output?

The output provides a ready data URI rather than just a renamed image file. Generate the fresh PNG representation and copy its complete prefix and payload.

Source page last modified (UTC): 2026-10-04T18:22:35+00:00

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