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Going to edit an image several times, or does a tool ask for PNG? Convert your JPG here and later saves won't add any more quality loss.
How to use the JPG to PNG Converter
- Upload your JPG.
- Press PNG to convert it.
- Save the PNG to your device.
What to expect
No further quality loss
PNG is lossless, so repeated saves won't wear the image down.
Good for graphics
Screenshots, logos and text-heavy images are well suited to PNG.
Doesn't remove backgrounds
Converting adds no transparency by itself: the background stays as it was. The file will also usually get bigger.
Why convert a JPG to a PNG
Every time a JPG is edited and saved again, it loses a little more quality. PNG doesn't have this problem. Converting at the start of an editing job means that your later saves won't make the picture any worse.
- An upload form or design tool asks specifically for PNG.
- You are about to edit an image several times.
- You want to add text or graphics and keep the edges clean.
- You are building a layered design and want a stable base image.
What this conversion can and can't do
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stops further quality loss? | Yes, PNG is lossless |
| Removes existing JPG artifacts? | No, they become part of the PNG |
| Makes the background transparent? | No, the background stays as it is |
| Changes the width and height? | No |
| Makes the file smaller? | Rarely. Photos usually get bigger |
Why your PNG is bigger
JPG gets its small size by discarding detail you are unlikely to notice. PNG keeps everything, so a photo can easily grow to several times the size. This is normal. If the size becomes a problem and you don't plan on editing the image further, stay with JPG, or use JPG to WEBP for a small file on a website.
Good candidates for PNG
Photographs generally don't benefit. Read JPG vs PNG vs WEBP to choose confidently.
- Screenshots and images with text.
- Charts, diagrams and simple illustrations.
- Images you want to keep editing.
More image tools
PNG to JPG reverses this conversion. The image converter handles other formats such as AVIF, GIF and ICO. And if your pictures need to go in a document, Image to PDF combines them. See all of them on the image tools page.
If your PNG isn't what you expected
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The background is still there | Converting doesn't remove backgrounds | Remove it with an image editor |
| Blocky patches around edges | They were already in the JPG | Start with a better original, if you have one |
| A much larger file | PNG doesn't discard any detail | That is normal. Use JPG or WEBP if size matters more |
| An error when converting | A damaged or unusual file | Open and re-save the image, then try again |
A sensible way to edit images
Working this way means your image is only compressed once at the end, rather than every time you press save.
- Keep your original JPG somewhere safe, and leave it unchanged.
- Convert a copy to PNG before you start editing.
- Save as often as you like while you work on the PNG.
- When you are done, export a final JPG for sharing, using PNG to JPG, or a WEBP for the web using PNG to WEBP.
Why JPG quality drops over time
Every time a JPG is saved, it is compressed again, and a little more detail goes. One or two saves are hard to notice, but after many rounds, images can look blurry and blocky, particularly around text. This is often what you see in memes and pictures that have been passed around online many times.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a JPG to PNG?
Upload the image and press PNG. The file downloads when it is ready.
Does PNG make a JPG better quality?
No. It stops further loss but can't restore detail the JPG has already lost.
Why is the PNG bigger?
PNG stores images without lossy compression, so photos take up more space.
Are my images kept?
Your files are only used for the conversion and are deleted from the server afterwards.
Will converting improve my photo?
No. It keeps the image as it is now, but it can't bring back detail the JPG has already lost.
Can I make the background transparent?
Not with this tool. Converting keeps the background as it is, and removing it needs a separate editing step.
Can I convert several JPGs at once?
Yes. Select several files and you get a ZIP containing the PNGs.
Do JPEG files work too?
Yes. Both .jpg and .jpeg files are accepted.
Helpful guides
- JPG vs PNG vs WEBP: Which Image Format Should You Use?A plain comparison of quality, file size and transparency, and which to pick for each job.
