JPG to PNG Converter
Upload a JPG or JPEG file and download it as a PNG instantly. The converted file keeps the same dimensions and does not add or remove transparency. Free, no signup, runs in your browser.
Upload JPG image or drag and drop
JPG or JPEG files only
How to use this tool
- 1Click the upload area and select a JPG or JPEG file, or drag the file onto the upload zone.
- 2The file name and size are displayed once uploaded.
- 3Click 'Convert to PNG'. The conversion is instant.
- 4Review the output file size, then click 'Download PNG' to save the converted file.
Example
Upload the JPG product photo. Download the PNG. The image is now in a lossless format. Note: the PNG will be larger than the JPG (often 2-4x the size) because PNG is lossless. If file size matters, use the Image Compressor afterward.
Upload the screenshot JPG. Download as PNG. The PNG version will not introduce additional compression artifacts when saved repeatedly during editing, unlike a JPG that degrades with each save.
Common use cases
- Converting a JPG photo to PNG before editing in software that works better with lossless formats
- Preparing images for design tools like Figma or Adobe XD that prefer PNG for icons and graphics
- Converting a product photo to PNG for a web design that needs sharp edges without compression artifacts
- Changing the format of a batch of images for a project that specifies PNG only
Common mistakes
- Expecting the PNG to have a transparent background - JPG does not support transparency. The converted PNG will have the same solid background as the original JPG.
- Expecting PNG to be smaller than JPG - PNG is lossless and is almost always larger than JPG for photographic content. If smaller file size is the goal, use Image Compressor or WebP Converter.
- Converting when you actually need transparency - if you need to remove a background and create transparency, you need a background removal tool, not a format converter.
- Re-converting the same image multiple times - each JPG-to-PNG conversion is identical. Converting the PNG back to JPG again and then to PNG again just adds steps with no benefit.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting JPG to PNG improve quality?
No. PNG is lossless so it does not add new compression artifacts, but it cannot recover detail that was already lost in the original JPG. The quality of the converted PNG is the same as the JPG source.
Will the PNG have a transparent background?
No. JPG does not support transparency. The PNG will have a solid background - the same background that existed in the original JPG file.
Why is the PNG file larger than the JPG?
PNG is a lossless format that stores full pixel data without lossy compression. JPG achieves smaller files by discarding some visual data. A photographic PNG is typically 2-5x larger than the equivalent JPG.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion uses the browser's Canvas API and runs entirely on your device. Your image is never sent anywhere.
When should I use PNG instead of JPG?
Use PNG for images with text, logos, screenshots, and graphics with flat colours or sharp edges - PNG handles these without the blurring artifacts JPG introduces. Use JPG for photographs where file size matters more than pixel-perfect sharpness.
Can I convert JPEG files (not just JPG)?
Yes. JPG and JPEG are the same format with different file extensions. The tool accepts both .jpg and .jpeg files.
What should I do if I need the PNG to have a transparent background?
This tool converts the format only - it does not remove backgrounds. To create a transparent PNG, you need to use background removal software (such as remove.bg, Photoshop, or GIMP) after converting.
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