PNG to JPG

How to convert PNG to JPG

Converting a PNG to JPG re-encodes the image with lossy compression in your browser. For a photograph that is an enormous saving, because PNG stores every pixel exactly and a photo has millions of subtly different ones.

Any transparent area is filled in during the conversion, because JPG cannot store an alpha channel. For a logo or a cutout, that is usually the wrong outcome.

• Drop the .png file in, or click the dropzone to choose it
• The output is already set to JPG
• Set the quality: 80 to 85 is the sweet spot for a photograph
• Export the JPG locally, with nothing uploaded

When PNG to JPG is the right move

PNG files can be large, especially for photographs, because they store data losslessly. Converting PNG to JPG is the fastest way to cut file size when you do not need transparency, such as photos going into email, uploads, or documents.

Keep in mind that JPG flattens transparency onto a solid background, so it is not the right choice for logos or graphics that need clean transparent edges. For those, keep the PNG.

• A photo saved as PNG is too large to upload
• You want a lighter file for email or a document
• The destination expects JPG specifically

Getting the quality right

The quality slider controls JPG compression. Higher quality keeps more detail at a larger size, while lower quality produces a smaller file. For most photos a high setting looks identical to the source.

The PNG is re-encoded as JPG directly in your browser, so the process is fast and private.