πŸ”— Data URI Generator

Updated: 2026-07-11

Convert files or text to Data URI format perfect for CSS backgrounds, HTML embedding, and more. All processing is local and private.

How to Use the Data URI Generator

Encode or decode with the Data URI Generator in three steps:

  1. Enter Your Text or Data
    Type or paste the text, string, or data you want to encode or decode into the input area. The tool supports standard text input and file upload for batch processing.
  2. Choose the Operation
    Select whether you want to "Encode" or "Decode" your data, and optionally configure any algorithm-specific parameters (such as key size or hash type).
  3. Get the Result
    The encoded or decoded output appears instantly. Click "Copy" to copy to your clipboard or "Download" to save. All processing is done locally in your browser.

FAQ

What is a Data URI?

A Data URI embeds file data directly in web pages using the format: data:[MIME type];base64,[encoded data]. It eliminates extra HTTP requests.

What are Data URI advantages?

Reduces HTTP requests, works offline without external resources, perfect for embedding small files in CSS/HTML.

What are the drawbacks?

Base64 encoding increases file size by ~33%. Data URIs can't be cached by the browser (unless inside CSS). Not suitable for large files.

Common use cases?

CSS sprite alternatives, small icon embedding, inline images in HTML emails, image data in JSON, self-contained HTML pages.