Base64 encoding allows you to include image data directly in your code:
- HTML: Embed images without separate image files
- CSS: Include background images inline
- JavaScript: Create and manipulate images programmatically
- Reduced HTTP Requests: Improves page load performance for small images
Note: Base64 encoded strings are approximately 33% larger than the original binary file. Consider using Base64 only for small images (<10KB) to avoid bloating your code.