100% agreed. A base64 encode would be a lot more browser friendly. Something like `background-image: url('data:image/jpeg;base64,....')` means you only need the

100% agreed. A base64 encode would be a lot more browser friendly. Something like `background-image: url('data:image/jpeg;base64,....')` means you only need the encoder, the browser would decode without any js being needed (which would block initial page render)