Image converter
PNG to JPG Converter
Make PNG photos and screenshots much smaller by saving them as JPG at quality 90. Transparent areas become white. Free, with no sign-up.
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How to convert PNG to JPG
- Add your files: drag them into the box above, or click "Choose files".
- Click "Convert to JPG" and wait a few seconds while we process them.
- Download your JPG files. Uploaded files are deleted right away, and converted files are removed from our server after 30 minutes.
Why convert PNG to JPG?
PNG is excellent for screenshots and graphics, but for photos it produces heavy files. Converting PNG to JPG usually shrinks a photo several times over, which makes it faster to upload, email and share. It is also the fix when a site, form or app only accepts JPG files.
- A photo saved as PNG is too large to attach or upload.
- A form, marketplace or profile page only accepts JPG.
- You want to save space on your phone or computer without visibly changing your photos.
Real results: photos shrink, screenshots barely do
The saving depends almost entirely on what is in the picture. Three camera photos of 12 megapixels stored as PNG weighed about 14 to 21 MB each; as JPG they came down to about 1 to 2 MB, roughly 91% to 93% less. That is the difference between a file an email service refuses and one that sends in seconds.
A screenshot of a page full of text went from 210 KB to 158 KB, only 25% smaller, and a flat two-color logo went from 24 KB to 20 KB. Images like these are mostly large areas of identical color, which PNG already stores very compactly, so switching to JPG gains little and can make lettering look slightly less crisp.
Check these three things first
- Is it a photo? Camera pictures, product shots and scanned photos are where JPG pays off. Charts, diagrams and interface captures usually do better staying PNG.
- Does it have soft shadows or see-through edges? Those parts are mixed with white, so a cut-out product placed on a dark page will show a light box around it.
- Will you edit it again later? Keep the PNG as your master copy and make the JPG only for sending or uploading, because every new JPG save compresses the picture once more.
Tips for the best result
- Transparent areas become white, since JPG has no transparency.
- For screenshots full of text, sharp lines or flat colors, PNG often looks cleaner. JPG is best for photos.
- If you want a small file but need to keep transparency, try PNG to WEBP.
About these formats
PNG: A lossless image format that keeps every pixel sharp and supports transparent backgrounds. Great for screenshots, logos and graphics.
JPG: The most common photo format. It uses compression to keep files small, and it opens everywhere, but it does not support transparency.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting PNG to JPG reduce the file size?
For photos, usually by a lot. For simple graphics with few colors, the difference is smaller and sometimes the PNG is already smaller.
Does it change how the image looks?
At the quality we use (90), photos look the same to the eye. Very sharp text or thin lines may show slight softening, which is normal for JPG.
Can I convert several PNGs at once?
Yes. Add up to 20 files and each one gets its own download.
How do I get my PNG under an upload limit like 2 MB?
For a photo, converting to JPG alone usually does it: in our tests full 12-megapixel photos landed between about 1 and 2 MB. If it is still too heavy, reduce the width and height with the resize tool before converting.
Why does my converted logo have a white box on a dark website?
The empty area around the logo was transparent in the PNG. JPG cannot keep it, so it becomes white. For logos on colored backgrounds, keep the PNG or use PNG to WEBP, which keeps transparency.