How to embed base64 images in HTML?


To embed images encoded with Base64, use the img element. This prevents the page from loading slowly and saves the web browser from additional HTTP requests.

Set the base64 image in the src attribute of the <img>. Let’s say we have the following image −

Note − The bigger the image, the more will its bease64 code

For Base64, we will consider the Data URL of the image, which is placed in the src attribute. The Data URL has two parts −

  • The 1st part is the Base64 encoded image.
  • The 2nd part is the Base64 encoded string of the image.

Therefore, the Base64 of the above image is the following −

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Example

Let us see the complete example −

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Output

Updated on: 01-Nov-2022

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