HashdraftEmbedded images in Markdown
Convert an image to a Base64 data URI for self-contained Markdown
A Base64 image stores the file data directly inside a Markdown image URL or HTML src attribute. The result needs no separate image file or hosting, which can be useful for portable examples, offline documentation, and single-file exports.
Drop in a local image
Select or drag an image into the tool. The browser reads it as a data URI and shows the original file type and size before you copy anything.
Add meaningful alt text
Describe what the image communicates, not just what it looks like. Good alternative text makes the document more useful to screen-reader users.
Choose Markdown or HTML
Copy standard Markdown image syntax for a document, or an HTML <img> element when you need direct control over the markup.
How to embed a Base64 image in Markdown
- Drop the source image onto the upload area or choose it from your device.
- Write concise alt text that explains the image in its document context.
- Copy the generated Markdown and paste it where a normal image reference would go.
Base64 image questions
Is the image uploaded?
No. The browser reads the selected file locally and creates the data URI on the page.
Will every Markdown renderer display Base64 images?
Many renderers support data URIs, but some publishing systems block them for security or size reasons. Test the final destination before relying on the embedded image.
