How to convert JPG to PNG
- Drop one or more JPG or JPEG images above, or click to choose them.
- Each file is converted to PNG instantly in your browser.
- Download files individually, or click Download all (ZIP).
When should you use PNG instead of JPG?
PNG is a lossless format: saving it again and again never degrades the image. That makes it a good choice when you plan to edit an image several times, add text or graphics on top, or upload to a tool that only accepts PNG. JPG is better for sharing finished photos because the files are much smaller.
JPG vs. PNG at a glance
- JPG: lossy, small files, ideal for photos, no transparency.
- PNG: lossless, supports transparency, ideal for screenshots, logos, text and graphics.
Need to go the other way? Use the PNG to JPG converter. For modern web formats, try the WebP converter.
Does converting JPG to PNG add transparency?
No. A JPG has no transparent pixels, so the PNG you get has exactly the same solid background. To make a background transparent you need to remove it in an image editor; converting the format alone cannot tell which pixels are background.
Why some apps require PNG
Design tools, icon generators, e-commerce templates and some printing services ask for PNG because it is lossless and supports transparency. Converting here gives you a file that those tools accept. It also makes sense when you plan to edit and re-save an image many times, since every JPG save loses a little more quality while PNG saves never do.
File size after conversion
Expect the PNG to be 2–10 times larger than the original JPG for photos. That is normal: PNG stores every pixel exactly instead of approximating it. If size matters, consider WebP, which supports both lossless and lossy compression and is much smaller than PNG for photos, or shrink the PNG afterwards with the Image Compressor.
Batch converting a folder of JPGs
Select all the files at once (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A in the file picker) or drag a selection of files onto the page. Every image is converted on your device and you can download them together as a ZIP, keeping the original file names with a .png extension.
Converting on a phone
The converter works in mobile browsers. Tap Select JPG images, pick photos from your gallery, and download the PNG files to your Files or Downloads folder. Nothing is uploaded, which also saves mobile data.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting JPG to PNG improve quality?
No. PNG stores the image without further loss, but it cannot restore detail that JPG compression already removed. Convert to PNG when you need a lossless copy for editing, or a format a program requires.
Why is my PNG bigger than the JPG?
PNG is lossless, so it usually produces larger files for photos. Use our Image Compressor afterwards to reduce the PNG size.
Can I convert several JPGs at once?
Yes. Select or drop multiple files and download them one by one or all together as a ZIP.
Does the PNG have a transparent background?
JPG images have no transparency, so the PNG will have the same solid background as the original.