Convert PNG to JPG Online
What changes when you convert PNG to JPG
Transparency is flattened
PNG can be transparent; JPG cannot. Any see-through areas are filled with a solid background (white by default) during the conversion.
The file gets much smaller
JPG uses lossy compression tuned for photos, so a PNG photo often shrinks by 60-90% with no visible difference.
It becomes lossy
JPG discards some detail to save space. For photographs this is invisible; for sharp text or flat graphics you may see faint halos.
PNG vs JPG at a glance
| PNG | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colours | 16.7 million + alpha | 16.7 million |
| Typical file size | Large for photos, small for graphics | Small |
| Best for | Logos, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges | Photos you want to share or upload |
| Opens in | Universal | Universal - every device, browser and app |
About the two formats
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.
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.
When to convert PNG to JPG
- You are sharing or uploading a photo and want a small file
- The image has no transparency you need to keep
- A site or form only accepts JPG
How to convert PNG to JPG
- Upload your imageDrop or choose the PNG file you want to convert - up to 16 MB.
- Pick JPGThe target format is already set to JPG; just confirm.
- Convert and copy the linkYour JPG 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.