PNG to JPG Converter
Upload a PNG image and download it as a JPG file. Choose a background colour for any transparent areas in the original. Free, no signup, runs in your browser - nothing uploaded to a server.
Upload PNG image or drag and drop
PNG files only
How to use this tool
- 1Click the upload area and select a PNG file, or drag it onto the upload zone.
- 2Choose a background colour for transparent areas - white is the default. Click the colour swatch to open the colour picker.
- 3Adjust the quality slider. The default 95% gives near-lossless quality with a smaller file than PNG. Lower values give smaller files with more visible compression.
- 4Click 'Convert to JPG', then 'Download JPG' to save the converted file.
Example
Upload the PNG, set background to white, keep quality at 95%. The output JPG is typically 300-600 KB - a 5-10x reduction. White background fills any transparent areas from the original.
Upload the PNG screenshot, white background, quality 90%. The JPG is smaller and suitable for inserting into Word, PowerPoint, or a PDF report. Text remains legible at 90% quality.
Common use cases
- Reducing a large PNG photo to a smaller JPG to meet a file size limit or speed up upload
- Converting PNG product images to JPG for platforms that only accept JPG format
- Converting a PNG screenshot to JPG for emailing where file size matters
- Converting a PNG logo on a white background to JPG for use in Word or PowerPoint
Common mistakes
- Not checking the background colour - if the original PNG has transparent areas (common for logos and icons), the JPG will fill those with whatever background colour you choose. White is usually correct but not always.
- Expecting no quality loss - JPG is lossy. Even at 95% quality, there is a small reduction in sharpness. For images where pixel-perfect accuracy matters, keep the PNG.
- Converting a PNG with text at low quality - compression artifacts appear around text edges at lower quality settings. Stay at 85% or above for images with text.
- Forgetting to check if the platform really requires JPG - many platforms now accept PNG and WebP. Converting unnecessarily means future edits on the JPG will degrade quality each time it is resaved.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to transparent areas?
JPG does not support transparency. Any transparent areas in the original PNG are filled with the background colour you choose. White is the default. For logos on a dark background, change the colour to match.
Will the JPG file be smaller than the PNG?
Yes, usually significantly smaller. JPG uses lossy compression that is particularly effective on photographs. A PNG photo of several MB often converts to a JPG of a few hundred KB at high quality.
Does the image lose quality?
There is some quality reduction because JPG is a lossy format. The default quality setting of 95% minimises this - the difference is rarely visible on screen. Lower settings produce smaller files with more visible compression artifacts.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your PNG file is never sent to any server.
Why would I convert PNG to JPG instead of WebP?
JPG is supported by every device, platform, and application without exception. WebP gives better compression but some older software and platforms do not accept it. Use JPG when maximum compatibility is required.
Can I convert PNG to JPG and keep transparency?
No. JPG does not support transparency. If you need to keep transparent areas, keep the PNG format or convert to WebP, which does support transparency.
What quality setting should I use?
95% is the best balance for most uses - much smaller than PNG with almost no visible quality loss. For photographs where file size is critical, 80% works well. Avoid going below 70% except for thumbnails.
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