CloudConverterTurn a PNG into a JPG (also written JPEG) in a few seconds. JPG files are usually much smaller than PNG files of the same photo, which makes them easier to email, upload to forms and load on web pages.
PNG vs JPG: what changes
PNG is lossless and supports transparency, so it keeps every pixel exactly as it was. JPG is lossy: it throws away fine detail the eye rarely notices to save space, and it cannot store transparency. For photographs the saving is large. For screenshots, logos and text the size difference is smaller and the loss is easier to see.
When to convert PNG to JPG
Convert PNG to JPG when a website, form or app asks specifically for a JPG, when you need to shrink a photo before sending it, or when you are saving a screenshot that does not need transparency.
Before you convert
JPG has no transparency, so any transparent area in your PNG is filled with a solid color. Check logos and cut-out images after converting. Sharp text and thin lines can also pick up slight blur, so keep the original PNG in case you need it again.
Tips for converting PNG to JPG
Converting changes only the format, not the pixel size. If you need a much smaller file, resize the image first and then convert it. Photographs shrink the most. Screenshots of text, charts and interface elements shrink less and show more blur around edges, so convert those only when you really need a JPG.
Convert PNG to JPG on any device
The converter runs in your browser, so the steps are the same on every device. On iPhone and Android, open this page, tap the upload box and pick your screenshot or image from the gallery or Files app. On Windows and Mac, drag the PNG from your folder onto the box. Screenshots on most phones are saved as PNG, which is why they are often larger than they need to be.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to the transparent parts of my PNG?
JPG cannot store transparency, so transparent areas become a solid color in the converted file. If your image has a see-through background, look at the result before you use it, and keep the original PNG.
Will the converted JPG be smaller than my PNG?
Usually yes for photographs, often by a wide margin. For simple graphics with flat colors the difference can be small, and occasionally a JPG ends up larger than the PNG it came from.
Does converting PNG to JPG change the image size in pixels?
No. Only the file format changes. The width and height stay the same.
Why does my JPG look slightly different?
JPG compresses the image, which can soften sharp edges and thin lines, mostly in screenshots and text. Photos usually look the same.
Can I convert several PNG files at once?
This page converts one file at a time. Upload the next file after you download the first.
Is it free to convert PNG to JPG?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Are my files kept after conversion?
No. Uploaded files are processed and deleted after your download. We do not keep a library of your files.
Is there a file size limit?
Uploads are capped at 50 MB per image.