Convert JPG to PNG

JPG vs PNG: the difference

JPG compresses by discarding detail the eye barely notices. It is very small for photos, but every re-save degrades the picture a bit. PNG compresses without loss and supports transparency, so it suits logos, diagrams, screenshots and images you will keep editing.

Before you convert

• Converting JPG to PNG does not restore detail that JPG compression already removed. It only gives you a lossless format from now on.
• The PNG file is bigger, often 3 to 6 times.
• White pixels in a JPG stay white. To remove a background, use the background remover tool.
• The GIF created here is a still image with at most 256 colors.

When to pick WebP or GIF

WebP is often 25 to 35% smaller than a JPG at similar visual quality, which helps page speed on a website. GIF suits very simple graphics or a platform requirement; for photos, choose PNG or WebP.

JPG to PNG converter: when it really helps

Converting JPG to PNG makes sense in a few cases. For example, you plan to edit a picture many times and want to avoid quality loss on each save. Then PNG keeps the edges of text and logos crisp.

• Screenshot saved as JPG: PNG avoids the small speckles around letters.
• Logo you will edit: you work in a lossless format and export at the end.
• Upload form that wants PNG: some sites reject JPG files.
• Working archive: you keep one stable version while you revise.

Steps to convert several JPG files to PNG

1. Drop one or more JPG files into the box.
2. Choose PNG as the output format.
3. Click Convert, then download each image or the ZIP.

Next, compare the file sizes. A 4 MB photo can pass 15 MB as a PNG, so check your email attachment limit before you send it.

After the conversion: shrink, resize, combine

If the PNG gets too big, run compress image. To change the dimensions, use resize image. Need the opposite direction? Convert to JPG takes you back.

To switch between several formats, the PNG to JPG page is handy. Finally, JPG to PDF puts your pictures into a single document.

JPG to PNG converter: tips for a clean result

To get good results from a JPG to PNG converter, start from the sharpest picture you have. First, avoid a JPG that was saved ten times already. Then keep the original file next to the PNG. That way you can always go back.

If your goal is transparency, conversion alone does not do it, because white pixels stay white. In that case, remove the background first, then save as PNG. Also, a JPG to PNG converter does not make a photo sharper. It only freezes the current state.

Finally, for a website, always compare file size. A heavy PNG slows a page down, so use WebP when speed matters. The JPG to PNG converter on this page handles both choices in one batch.

Why a JPG to PNG converter does not fix quality

Many people think a JPG to PNG converter repairs a blurry picture. It does not. JPG compression already removed fine detail, so the PNG simply copies what is left. For example, a pixelated avatar stays pixelated, but the file is now larger.

Instead, use a JPG to PNG converter when you want a safe working copy. Then edit, resize and export again in the format your project needs.