Convert JPG to PNG Online
What changes when you convert JPG to PNG
The file becomes lossless from here on
PNG stores every pixel exactly, so further edits and re-saves won't degrade the image the way repeated JPG saves do.
It gains a transparency channel
PNG supports transparency, so after converting you can erase a background and keep it see-through.
The file usually gets larger
PNG is lossless, so a photo saved as PNG is typically several times bigger than the JPG it came from.
JPG vs PNG at a glance
| JPG | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colours | 16.7 million | 16.7 million + alpha |
| Typical file size | Small | Large for photos, small for graphics |
| Best for | Photos you want to share or upload | Logos, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges |
| Opens in | Universal - every device, browser and app | Universal |
About the two formats
JPG
JPG (JPEG) has been the standard photo format since 1992. It compresses photographs to a fraction of their raw size by discarding detail the eye barely notices, which is why virtually every camera, phone and website uses it.
PNG
PNG was designed as a lossless web format: it stores every pixel exactly and supports full transparency. That makes it the default choice for logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic with sharp edges or text.
When to convert JPG to PNG
- You need to edit the image further without stacking JPG compression
- You want to add or preserve a transparent background
- You need crisp edges for a logo or screenshot
How to convert JPG to PNG
- Upload your imageDrop or choose the JPG file you want to convert - up to 16 MB.
- Pick PNGThe target format is already set to PNG; just confirm.
- Convert and copy the linkYour PNG image is hosted instantly with a direct link and a download button.
Need more control over quality or other formats? Use the full image converter, read JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs GIF to pick the right format, or the complete WebP guide for the web.