The Data URI scheme provides a way to include data in-line in web pages as if they were external resources. Our generator is a versatile tool that can create a Data URI from two sources: you can either upload any file (like an image, font, or document) to get its Base64-encoded URI, or you can type plain text to get its URL-encoded URI. This is useful for embedding small resources directly into your HTML or CSS, which can reduce the number of HTTP requests a browser needs to make, potentially speeding up your site.
🔗Data URI Generator
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Base64 and URL encoding for Data URIs?
Binary files, like images, must be encoded in Base64 to be safely represented as text. For plain text, you can simply URL-encode the characters, which is more efficient than Base64 for text-based content.
Are there downsides to using Data URIs?
Yes. Data URIs increase the size of the containing file (e.g., your CSS or HTML) and are not cached separately by the browser. They are best used for very small files where the overhead of an HTTP request is greater than the overhead of the encoding.
