# Convert image to base64 without saving to MediaDB

**URL:** https://community.thunkable.com/t/convert-image-to-base64-without-saving-to-mediadb/1062970
**Category:** Questions about Thunkable X
**Created:** [January 22, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/convert-image-to-base64-without-saving-to-mediadb/1062970 "2021-01-22T03:41:06Z")
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### Author: ![Salman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@Salman](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Salman)
#### Post date: [January 22, 2021, 10:56am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/convert-image-to-base64-without-saving-to-mediadb/1062970/8 "2021-01-22T10:56:40Z")

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> [@vioayuoktaviaahs](#):
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> can I convert the image to base64 without save the image to Cloudinary?

yes, after you convert your image to base64, you can use the **RealtimeDB** component to save the base64 results. You can also use a **WebAPI** component to store data on another server.

> **WebAPI Tutorial**  
> [Thunkable and QuintaDB - Howto connect an online database via Web API](http://community.thunkable.com/t/thunkable-and-quintadb-howto-connect-an-online-database-via-web-api/76360)

> **RealtimeDB Tutorial**  
> [How to make a To Do App and store it on Firebase (Firebase to List viewer)](http://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-make-a-to-do-app-and-store-it-on-firebase-firebase-to-list-viewer/503271)

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