Base64 To Image Converter (Overview)
This web page allows users to convert a Base64-encoded string into a viewable image and provides an option to download the image.
Key Features:
- Automatic image type detection (from the data URI if provided).
- Supports multiple image formats (PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, etc.).
- Gracefully handles raw Base64 or full data URIs.
- Error messages for invalid or empty input.
- Image preview and download directly in the browser.
- No server required – runs entirely in the browser using JavaScript.
How It Works:
- User Input:Users paste a Base64 string into the text area. This string can:
- Include the full
data:image/...;base64,...
format, or - Be just the raw Base64 part.
- Include the full
- Convert Button:When the “Convert” button is clicked:
- The script reads the Base64 input.
- It detects the image type (e.g., PNG, JPEG) if available.
- It renders the image on the page using an
<img>
tag.
- Download Button:
- Once the image is displayed, a “Download Image” button appears.
- Clicking it downloads the image using the correct file extension (e.g.,
.png
,.jpeg
).