JPG and PNG, which is which
JPG is the everyday photo format that throws away detail you are unlikely to notice in order to keep files small. PNG keeps every pixel exactly as it is, and it is the format most design tools, slide decks and sticker makers expect.
Why convert JPG to PNG
Converting to PNG stops the image losing more quality each time it is edited and saved again, and some sites and apps simply require PNG. The PNG will not look sharper than the JPG it came from, because detail JPG already discarded cannot be restored, and the file will usually be larger.
How to convert JPG to PNG
- Drop your JPG or JPEG photos onto the box above.
- Press Convert to PNG. The image is written losslessly.
- Save each PNG, or download the set as a zip.
Nothing is uploaded. The conversion runs inside your own browser, so your files never touch a server and there is no queue, no size cap and no sign up.
JPG to PNG questions
Will converting JPG to PNG make the background transparent?
No. A JPG has no transparency to carry over, so the PNG keeps the same background. You can erase the background in an editor afterwards.
Why is my PNG so much larger?
PNG stores every pixel without lossy compression. Photos with lots of fine detail grow the most.
Does this work for JPEG files too?
Yes, JPG and JPEG are the same format and both convert the same way.