compass-style.org/content/reference/compass/helpers/inline-data.haml
---
title: Compass Inline Data Helpers
crumb: Inline Data
framework: compass
meta_description: Helper functions for embedding inline data.
layout: core
classnames:
- reference
- core
- helpers
documented_functions:
- "inline-image"
- "inline-font-files"
---
%h1 Compass Inline Data Helpers
#inline-image.helper
%h3
%a(href="#inline-image")
inline-image(<span class="arg">$image</span>, <span class="arg" data-default-value="inferred">$mime-type</span>)
.details
%p
Embeds the contents of an image directly inside your stylesheet,
eliminating the need for another HTTP request. For small images,
this can be a performance benefit at the cost of a larger
generated CSS file.
%p
Like the <a href="#"><code>image-url()</code></a> helper, the path
specified should be relative to your project's images directory.
#inline-font-files.helper
%h3
%a(href="#inline-font-files")
inline-font-files([<span class="arg">$font</span>, <span class="arg">$format</span>]*)
.details
%p
Like the <a href="/reference/compass/helpers/font-files/"><code>font-files()</code></a> helper, but the font
file is embedded within the generated CSS file.