JPG to PNG

Save a JPG as a PNG when a website or workflow specifically asks for PNG format.

Your images are processed locally in your browser. They are never uploaded to a server.

Choose a JPG image to preview the PNG output.

Same visible pixels, a different file format

These are real files from the browser conversion flow. The conversion changes the file format; it does not restore detail lost in the JPG.

JPG input

JPG input

The original JPG used for this example.

374 KB · 1536 × 1024
PNG output

PNG output

The converted PNG keeps the same visible pixels.

1.40 MB · 1536 × 1024

PNG can be larger than JPG for photographs. Convert when the destination specifically needs PNG, not to make a photo sharper.

Use PNG for a requirement, not a quality upgrade

Choose the output format based on what the website, app, or workflow accepts.

Convert to PNG when

  • An upload form or workflow specifically asks for a PNG file.
  • You need a PNG copy to continue a design or document workflow.
  • Compatibility with the receiving service matters more than file size.

Keep the JPG when

  • The destination accepts JPG and you want a smaller photo file.
  • You expect conversion to restore JPG detail or create transparent pixels.
  • You are preparing a photograph for email or a website where file size matters.

What this conversion does and does not do

The tool creates a PNG copy in your browser. It does not change the subject or add missing image information.

Format compatibility

Use it when the destination requires a PNG file.

No new transparency

A JPG has no transparent pixels, so conversion cannot create them.

Check the file size

A PNG copy of a photo can be substantially larger than the JPG.

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