title: Advantages and disadvantages of using base64 encoded images
body: <p>I am thinking of using base64 encoded images for a site I am working on to optimize the load time.</p>
  
  <p>Anyways, before I start, I was wondering: what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?</p>
  
  <p>At the moment, I don't see any disadvantage but also I noticed that it is not a technique used very often and that makes me wonder if I didn't miss something.</p>
  
  <p>After googleing the subject I didn't find anything clear so I decided to ask here.</p>