Base64 to Image Converter: Turn Your Strings into Visuals

Paste your Base64 encoded image string below. It can be with or without the data URL prefix.

Convert to Image Clear

Converted Image:

Download Image

Your converted image will appear here after clicking "Convert to Image"

Meet Your New Favorite Tool

A Base64 string stores image data as text.

This base64 to image converter turns that text into a viewable image. All work happens in your browser.

Inputs and controls

• Base64 input. Paste the encoded image text.
• Use raw Base64 or a data URL prefix.
• Convert to Image button. Click to render the image.
• Press Control plus Enter for a quick convert.
• Clear button. Click to reset the input and the preview.

How to Use This Tool

Step 1: Paste Your String

Copy the Base64 image text from your source. Paste it into the input box. The tool removes spaces and line breaks. You can include the data URL prefix. Example prefix is data:image/png;base64,

Step 2: Convert

Click the Convert to Image button. Or press Control plus Enter in the input. The page builds a data URL when needed. It reads the Base64 header to pick a type. Each format starts with a unique header.

Supported types include PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and BMP. A placeholder shows until conversion completes.

Step 3: View and Enjoy

The image appears in the preview area. You see its width and height in pixels. Click Download Image to save the file. The file saves as converted-image plus the type extension. Click Clear to reset and start again. If the input is invalid, the tool shows an error alert.

Why Use This Converter?

This base64 to image tool gives a fast image check. You get a clear preview and a simple download. Here are common uses.

• Preview images from a JavaScript Object Notation or JSON response.
• Inspect image data in a log file or console output.
• Verify email inline images in Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions messages.
• Check Cascading Style Sheets background images from inline data.
• Compare Base64 from two services during testing.
• Share a quick image preview in a chat.

Tips and Limits

These notes help you get clean results.

• Add the full data URL prefix to control the file type.
• Raw Base64 works as well. The tool adds the prefix as needed.
• The detector reads the starting characters to pick a type.
• Supported types include Portable Network Graphics and Joint Photographic Experts Group.
• It reads Graphics Interchange Format and WebP and bitmap.
• The default type is Portable Network Graphics when the header is unknown.
• Large strings may take a short moment to render.
• Use image data only.
• The tool strips spaces and line breaks automatically.
• The page converts data in your browser with JavaScript.

Final Thoughts

This base64 to image converter keeps image work simple. Paste a string and get a clear preview. Save the file with one click. Use the steps and tips above for smooth results. Keep this tool handy for quick image checks.