Converting Images to Base64: A Guide for Frontend Developers

Embedding Images Made Simple

Data URIs allow you to embed image data directly into document markup. This is incredibly useful for small assets like icons, logos, or placeholders.

Pros and Cons

• Pro: Fewer HTTP requests.
• Pro: No broken image links if the file is moved.
• Con: Larger string size (Base64 adds ~33% overhead).

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