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About this Tool

Optimize your web assets. Convert SVG files into Data URIs instantly. Embed icons directly into your CSS or HTML to reduce HTTP requests and speed up page loads.

Every external image on a website requires a separate network request. Data URIs let you embed small images (like icons) directly into your code as a text string, saving those requests and making your site snappier.

  1. Paste your SVG code.
  2. Automatically get the optimized Data URI.
  3. Copy it for use in `background-image` or `src` attributes.
  • Embedding icons in CSS.
  • Single-file HTML demos.
  • Reducing server requests for small assets.
  • Instant Conversion: Paste and go.
  • Optimization: URL-encodes special characters for safety.
  • Preview: See the SVG rendered immediately.
  • CSS Ready: Generates the full `url()` snippet if needed.

A Data URI is a base64 or URL-encoded string that represents a file. The browser reads this string and reconstructs the image on the fly, without needing to fetch a separate file from the server.

Is this better than an image file?

For small icons (under 2-3KB), yes! It saves a request. For large headers, stick to a file to keep your CSS light.

Why does it look like gibberish?

That 'gibberish' is the encoded data. Your browser knows how to turn those `%3Csvg...` codes back into a picture.

Does it work in all browsers?

Yes, Data URIs are supported by all modern web browsers.

All calculations and data processing for this tool are performed locally in your browser. UtilToolkits does not send any of your data to an external server, ensuring your information remains private and secure.

Credits:Next.jsโ€ขReactโ€ขTailwind CSSโ€ขLucide Icons

SVG to Data URI

Input SVG

Drag & drop your file here

or click to browse

.svg,image/svg+xml ยท max 5 MB ยท paste with Ctrl/Cmd+V

Input: 227 B

Encoding

Smallest output for CSS url() โ€” only escapes characters that would break.

Result

Output: 276 B (+21.6%)

Preview