Image Decoder (Base64/Hex to Image)
Decode Base64 or Hexadecimal strings back into viewable images.
Decoded image will appear here.
About the Image Decoder Tool
The Image Decoder tool converts text strings (encoded in Base64 or Hexadecimal) back into viewable images. If you have an image represented as a long string of characters, this tool can help you see what it looks like. All processing is done client-side in your browser.
Why Use This Image Decoder?
This tool is useful when you have image data encoded as a string and need to see the actual image. It's common in web development when dealing with data URIs, API responses that embed images as strings, or when debugging image transmission issues. It's a quick and private way to visualize encoded image data.
Example Use Cases
- Pasting a `data:image/png;base64,...` URI to see the embedded image.
- Decoding a hex string representing raw image pixel data to see if it forms a valid image.
- Verifying that an image encoded for an API payload can be correctly decoded back into a viewable picture.
Pro Tips
- Input Type: Make sure to select the correct input type (Base64 or Hex) to match your data string.
- Data URIs: The tool can handle full `data:` URIs. It will automatically strip the prefix (`data:image/png;base64,`) and decode the Base64 part.
- MIME Type Detection: The tool attempts to detect the image's MIME type (like `image/png`, `image/jpeg`) from its binary signature, which helps in correctly rendering the image and suggesting a file extension for download.