PNG → JPG
PNG to JPG
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PNG to JPG conversion guide
Converting PNG to JPEG replaces transparency with a white background and applies lossy compression. For photos and large screenshots this can shrink the file dramatically, which is why it is the classic choice for sharing images by email or uploading them to services with size limits.
Why convert PNG to JPG?
- Cuts file size sharply on photographic and screenshot content.
- Universally accepted by websites, printers, forms and old software.
- Fills transparent areas with white and applies slight lossy compression.
PNG vs JPEG
PNG — PNG is a lossless format made for sharp graphics and screenshots. It keeps exact pixel values and full alpha transparency, which usually makes files larger than JPEG or WEBP.
JPEG — JPEG is a lossy photo format. It compresses continuous-tone images into small files, but it cannot store transparency and loses a little detail every time it is re-saved.
When to convert PNG to JPG
- A service, form or printer rejects PNG or enforces a strict upload size limit.
- The image is photographic and a smaller file matters more than pixel-perfect accuracy.
- The picture has no transparent background to preserve.
What to watch out for
- Transparent areas are filled with solid white.
- Text, thin lines and flat colour can pick up compression artefacts.
PNG vs JPG at a glance
| Property | PNG | JPEG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy, adjustable per save |
| Transparency | Full alpha channel | Not supported |
| Animation | Only in the separate APNG variant | Not supported |
| Colours | 16.7 million and beyond (up to 48-bit) | 16.7 million (24-bit) |
| Typical file size | Large on photos, moderate on flat graphics | Small for photographic content |
| Best suited to | Screenshots, logos, text, transparency | Photographs, camera output, email attachments |
How to convert PNG to JPG
- Choose your PNG file with the Select file button, or drag and drop it onto the box above.
- Press Convert now and wait a moment while the PNG to JPG conversion runs in your browser.
- Download the finished JPG file. Nothing was uploaded, so no copy is stored on a server.
PNG to JPG frequently asked questions
- What happens to the transparent parts of my PNG?
- They are filled with solid white, because JPEG has no transparency support. Export to WEBP instead when you need to keep a transparent background.
- Will I notice the quality loss?
- At normal compression levels the difference is hard to see on photos. Images with text, thin lines or flat colour show artefacts sooner.