Why do images need to be converted to base64 in Power BI

[DC7]

Hi

I am very new to Power Bi and i am doing a small test project which includes displaying images depending on what is selected in a filter.

I know this can be done and have found several ways to do this from small logo images to ones with high res which require some coding.

All of them note that they need to be converted into base64, why?

[Migasuke · Accepted solution]

Hi @DC ,

Power BI can't store format in table like PNG or JPEG, so base64 gives you chance to store your images as a text (code), which you can later transform to image.

If you planning to use pictures, maybe instead of base64, try to use web url, or sharepoint. It is quite easy to use and does not require much of space in your tables. Some reading can be found here:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/create-reports/power-bi-images-tables

[DC7]

Thank you very much