Encode Unicode to Data URI

Turn any Unicode text into a valid Data URI with the Encode Unicode to Data URI Tool. Whether you’re embedding text into HTML, creating downloadable links, or passing inline resources, this tool generates a complete data URI instantly. You can choose between base64 or plain text encoding, URL encode it for safety, or wrap it in a ready-to-use anchor tag. Live updates, import, and export make it easy to work with encoded content.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Use base64 encoding
Wrap in <a> tag
URL encode text

How to Use:

  1. Paste your Unicode text into the input box or import a file.
  2. Select whether to use base64 encoding or URL encoding.
  3. Enable the anchor tag option if you want HTML-ready output.
  4. Your Data URI appears on the right instantly.
  5. Copy or export the encoded result.

Tool Options:

  • Use base64 encoding: Encodes content in base64 form.
  • URL encode text: Escapes characters for safe URI use.
  • Wrap in <a> tag: Adds a clickable HTML link with the Data URI.

Example:

Input:

Hello 🌍 - γ“γ‚“γ«γ‘γ―δΈ–η•Œ

Output (base64):

data:text/plain;charset=utf-8;base64,SGVsbG8g8J+MjCDigJMg44GT44KT44Gr44Gh44Gv5LiW55WM

Output (anchor):

<a href="data:text/plain;charset=utf-8;base64,...">data:text/plain...</a>

What Encode Unicode to Data URI Tool can do:

This tool helps convert any text into a fully formed data URI for embedding, linking, or storing content inline. Great for developers working with dynamic HTML, email templates, or inline downloadable text.

Common Use Cases:

Use this to generate self-contained resources, embed files into documents, or build dynamic content that includes data URIs. It’s especially useful for frontend developers, educators, and digital publishers.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Need to explore what’s actually in your characters first? Analyze Unicode breaks down each one so you know exactly what you’re encoding. And if you’re flipping things around later, Convert UTF16 to Unicode can help you prep data before turning it into a URI.

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