Base64 to Image Converter

Paste a Base64 string, preview the decoded image, and download it as a file. The conversion runs locally in your browser.

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How to use Base64 to Image

Paste a full data URL or raw Base64 image string into the input box.
Choose a fallback MIME type if the string does not include a data URL prefix.
Select Convert to preview the image locally.
Use Download image to save the decoded result.

Why this tool exists

A Base64 to image converter is useful when an image has been embedded in JSON, CSS, HTML, email templates, API responses, or database fields. Instead of saving the encoded value into a text file and writing a small script, you can paste it here and inspect the image immediately. CleanWebTools accepts full data URLs such as data:image/png;base64,... and raw Base64 payloads when you know the expected image type.

This tool is designed for quick inspection, not for collecting your files. The decoding work happens in the browser with standard web APIs. The text you paste is converted into bytes on your device, turned into a Blob, and displayed with a local object URL. No server upload is required for the conversion itself. That matters when the image came from a private issue report, a test fixture, a signed document preview, or a customer support case.

Base64 is an encoding format, not encryption. Anyone who can read the string can decode the original content. If you are working with screenshots, ID documents, access tokens embedded in QR codes, or production customer files, treat the pasted value as sensitive. Use the preview only long enough to confirm the file type and content, then clear the field when you are done.

For SEO and workflow clarity, this page focuses on one task: turning Base64 into a visible image. If you need the reverse operation, use Image to Base64. If you need to decode ordinary text, a dedicated Base64 text decoder is a better fit.

Common examples

Decode a data URL copied from a CSS background-image rule.
Preview an image returned by an API before adding it to a test fixture.
Download a Base64-encoded PNG as a normal file for debugging.

FAQ

Does this Base64 to image converter upload my image?

No. The conversion is performed locally in your browser. The pasted image string is not sent to a server for decoding.

Can I decode SVG, WebP, GIF, PNG, and JPG?

Yes. Full data URLs are detected automatically. For raw Base64 strings, choose the expected MIME type before converting.

Is Base64 the same as encryption?

No. Base64 only represents binary data as text. It does not hide or protect the original content.