PNG and JPG, the difference
PNG stores every pixel exactly and supports transparency, which is perfect for screenshots and logos but makes photos heavy. JPG uses lossy compression tuned for photographs, so the same picture usually ends up several times smaller.
Why convert PNG to JPG
People usually switch to JPG to get under an upload size limit, to send photos by email without hitting attachment caps, or because a website only accepts JPG. Any transparent area is filled with white, since JPG has no transparency.
How to convert PNG to JPG
- Drop one or more PNG files onto the box above.
- Pick a quality. Lower settings give smaller files with slightly softer detail.
- Press Convert to JPG, then save the images one by one or 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.
PNG to JPG questions
Will my PNG lose quality as a JPG?
A little, because JPG is lossy. At the High setting the difference is very hard to see in photos. Sharp text and flat graphics show it more, so keep those as PNG if the size is not a problem.
What happens to a transparent background?
It turns white, because the JPG format cannot store transparency.
Can I convert many PNG files at once?
Yes. Add as many as you like and download the results together as one zip file.