JPG to PNG converter
JPEG stores photos efficiently but is lossy and has no alpha channel. Converting to PNG gives you a lossless pixel grid suitable for further editing, overlays, or formats that require PNG — at the cost of a larger file. Conversion runs locally; your image is not uploaded.
How to convert JPG to PNG
1. Upload your JPG or JPEG file.
2. Wait for the browser to decode and re-encode as PNG.
3. Check the preview if available.
4. Download the PNG file.
Conversion examples
Prepare for transparency edit
Open a product photo in an editor that prefers PNG, cut out the background, then export — starting from PNG avoids another JPEG save cycle.
Print shop requirement
Some print workflows ask for PNG at 300 DPI. Convert first, then resize in a desktop editor if needed.
Slide deck asset
A diagram exported as JPG from a PDF can be converted to PNG before placing in PowerPoint to reduce re-compression artifacts on text.
When to convert JPG to PNG
• When the next step requires PNG (transparency, certain APIs, or design tools).
• When you must avoid another lossy save while editing.
• When a system rejects JPEG but accepts PNG.
When to keep JPG
• For web photos where file size matters — JPG or WebP is smaller.
• When you expect the file to grow significantly with no quality gain.
• When the source JPG is low quality — PNG cannot restore lost detail.
Lossy source, lossless container
Think of JPG-to-PNG as changing the container, not upgrading the image. Block artifacts and color banding from the JPEG remain. Convert from the highest-quality JPG you have if editing is the goal.
File size expectations
A 2 MB JPEG might become 8–15 MB as PNG if it is a detailed photo. For flat graphics originally saved as JPG, the increase is smaller. Check size before emailing.
Better alternatives for the web
If you need modern web delivery, consider JPG to WebP instead — often smaller than both JPG and PNG for photos while supporting transparency in WebP.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting improve quality?
No. PNG preserves what JPG already contains; it cannot recover data removed by JPEG compression.
Will the file get bigger?
Almost always yes. PNG is lossless and typically larger for photographic content.
Is transparency added?
No — JPG has no alpha channel. You need an editor to remove backgrounds after conversion.
Are EXIF tags kept?
Metadata handling depends on the encoder; assume location and camera tags may be dropped.
Is conversion local?
Yes — decoding and encoding happen in your browser.
Can I convert PNG back to JPG?
Yes — use the PNG to JPG tool when you need a smaller photo file again.