Free online PNG to HTM converter

Understanding png and htm file formats

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a popular raster image format known for its lossless compression and support for transparency. It is widely used for web graphics, digital photos, and images requiring high quality and clear backgrounds.

HTM (or HTML) is a markup language file used to create web pages. It contains structured text, images, links, and other elements that browsers interpret to display content on the web. HTM files can embed images, such as PNGs, using HTML tags.

How to convert png to htm

Converting a PNG image to an HTM file means embedding the image within an HTML page. This process does not change the image format but wraps it in HTML code so it can be displayed in a web browser.

There are two main ways to do this:

• Embed the PNG as an external file: Reference the PNG image in an HTML <img> tag.
• Embed the PNG as a Base64 string: Convert the PNG image to a Base64-encoded string and include it directly in the HTML file.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Using an external PNG file:
   • Open a text editor (such as Notepad or VS Code).
   • Write the following HTML code:

   <!DOCTYPE html>
   <html>
   <head>
     <title>PNG Image</title>
   </head>
   <body>
     <img src="your-image.png" alt="PNG Image">
   </body>
   </html>

   • Save the file with a .htm extension.
   • Place the PNG image in the same directory as the HTM file.
2. Embedding PNG as Base64:
   • Use an online converter like Base64 Image Encoder (e.g., base64-image.de).
   • Upload your PNG and copy the generated Base64 string.
   • Insert it into the HTML as follows:

   <img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUg..." alt="PNG Image">

   • Save the file as .htm.

Best software and converters for png to htm

• Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code: For manual HTML editing and embedding images.
• Base64 Image Encoder: For converting PNG images to Base64 strings for direct embedding.
• Online HTML editors (such as html-online.com/editor/): For creating and previewing HTML files with embedded images.

Summary

Converting a PNG to HTM involves embedding the image in an HTML file, either as a file reference or as a Base64 string. This allows the image to be displayed on web pages and shared as a single HTML document.