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How to Convert PNG to JPG (and JPG to PNG)

To convert PNG to JPG, open a converter and download the JPG — it's much smaller but drops transparency. Convert JPG to PNG when you need lossless quality or a transparent background.

Last updated: 2026-07-17

Which direction do you need?

  • PNG to JPG — makes a big PNG much smaller, ideal for photos and email. Use PNG to JPG. Note JPG can't store transparency, so transparent areas become a solid background.
  • JPG to PNG — gives lossless quality and transparency support, useful for editing or graphics. Use JPG to PNG.

When to convert PNG to JPG

Screenshots and photos saved as PNG are often several megabytes. If the image is photographic and doesn't need transparency, converting to JPG can cut the size by 80% or more with no visible difference.

When to keep PNG

Logos, icons, diagrams and anything with a transparent background should stay PNG — JPG would add a background and blur the edges.

After converting

Shrink further with the Image Compressor.

Private

Conversion runs in your browser — your images are never uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my PNG so much bigger than a JPG?

PNG is lossless and stores every pixel exactly, which is great for graphics but large for photos. JPG's lossy compression is far smaller for photographic content.

What happens to transparency when converting PNG to JPG?

JPG doesn't support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a solid background colour. Keep the file as PNG if you need transparency.

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