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Converting images to Base64 allows the integration of images directly into the HTML/CSS/JS code without the need for external files. It is particularly useful for small images such as icons and logos, although it increases file size by about 33%.
Converting images to Base64 allows the integration of images directly into the HTML/CSS/JS code without the need for external files. It is particularly useful for small images such as icons and logos, although it increases file size by about 33%.
Information on Converting Images to Base64
Base64 encoding allows the integration of binary data (such as images) into text, thus allowing them to be stored and transferred without the need for separate files. For large images, you can save Base64 as a file and reload it to decode.
Advantages:
- Reduction of HTTP requests (less requests = faster loading)
- Embed images directly into CSS and HTML
- Avoiding problems with associated routes
- No separate image files are required
Lessons:
- Increased size (about 33% larger than original)
- Not recommended for large images
- Not saved in browser cache
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