Android Question [Closed]Embed images to HTM file

Roger Daley · Aug 16, 2021

Hi All,

I am looking for a simple method to embed images to a HTM file so the user can export the HelpFile to the SD Card [and beyond] as a single file.

NOTE: The HTM file is a Word Doc saved as HTM to enable it to be read in WebView. I know this is the wrong way to create a HTM but I was not trying to create a Web Page but trying to let the user read the document. This also shows my level of skill in HTM/L, Web Pages etc.

My choices at this stage are:
1. Find a simple way to embed the images.
2. Convert file to PDF. [HTM for WebView, PDF for exporting to the SD Card.]
3. Any other suggestions?

Regards Roger

JohnC · Aug 16, 2021

I don't know of any way to "embed" an image into an HTML "file" other then the MHT format, but thats a whole other can of worms.

You could just have normal <img> links in the HTML file that references image on the web, but that would require the user to have internet access to see the images when they open the file in a browser.

The "PDF" solution is a common file format, and will allow the image to be embedded into one "file" without the need for internet access - so this might be your best bet.

Roger Daley · Aug 16, 2021

JohnC said:
I don't know of any way to "embed" an image into an HTML "file" other then the MHT format, but thats a whole other can of worms.

You could just have normal <img> links in the HTML file that references image on the web, but that would require the user to have internet access to see the images when they open the file in a browser.

The "PDF" solution is a common file format, and will allow the image to be embedded into one "file" without the need for internet access - so this might be your best bet.

Thanks JohnC.
Pretty much as I thought but worth asking just in case. ?

Roger Daley · Aug 16, 2021

Converting to PDF is the way to go.
Thanks JohnC

Andrew (Digitwell) · Aug 16, 2021

You can embed images using base64 in the image tag

for example,

B4X:

<img  alt="embedded images"
src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgAAD...TRUNCATED....UUUUAFFFFABRRRQAUUUUAFFFFAH/9k=">

I use this method in my email signatures to ensure that the recipient Always sees my logo even if they have download images turned off.

There are plenty of online sites which allow you to convert an image into based64.

Just type Image to Base64 into Google.

Roger Daley · Aug 16, 2021

Andrew (Digitwell) said:
You can embed images using base64 in the image tag

for example,

B4X:

<img alt="embedded images" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgAAD...TRUNCATED....UUUUAFFFFABRRRQAUUUUAFFFFAH/9k=">

I use this method in my email signatures to ensure that the recipient Always sees my logo even if they have download images turned off.

There are plenty of online sites which allow you to convert an image into based64.

Just type Image to Base64 into Google.

Andrew,
Interesting!!
I will give it look.

Regards Roger

Roger Daley · Aug 16, 2021

Andrew (Digitwell) said:
You can embed images using base64 in the image tag

for example,

B4X:

<img alt="embedded images" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgAAD...TRUNCATED....UUUUAFFFFABRRRQAUUUUAFFFFAH/9k=">

I use this method in my email signatures to ensure that the recipient Always sees my logo even if they have download images turned off.

There are plenty of online sites which allow you to convert an image into based64.

Just type Image to Base64 into Google.

Andrew,
Read through Base64/images, very interesting. However being a lazy bugger I'll stick with the PDF for now as it is already working.

A thought, I see an opportunity for someone who knows what they are doing [you not me], to write an App that embeds images into HTML files.

Regards Roger ?

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