Why convert JPG to PNG?

  • About JPG: JPG (JPEG) uses lossy compression and produces small files, making it the default for photos and web banners — but it has no transparency.
  • About PNG: PNG is lossless and supports transparency, ideal for logos, icons and screenshots, but files are much larger than JPG for photos.

Converting from JPG to PNG is most useful when you need PNG's strengths — for example wider app compatibility, smaller files, or the right balance of quality and size.

How to convert JPG to PNG

  1. Open the PNG converter below and drop in your JPG file.
  2. The image is decoded and re-encoded to PNG locally in your browser — it is never uploaded.
  3. Preview the result, then download your new PNG file.

Tips for the best result

  • For photos, keep quality around 80% to balance sharpness and file size.
  • If your JPG has transparency and PNG does not support it, transparent areas are flattened onto a white background.
  • Need a smaller file afterwards? Run the output through the compressor.