Image Formats
JPG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, HEIC and SVG compared: what each format is for, when to use it, and how to convert between them without losing…
Convert Image
Convert between JPG, PNG and WebP without losing control of your file - the conversion happens on your device. For one-way jobs on many files at once, Convert to JPG and Convert from JPG are faster.
How to use Convert Image
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Add an image
Drop in a JPG, PNG or WebP file.
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Pick the output format
Choose what you want back - JPG for photos, PNG when you need transparency, WebP for smaller web files.
- 3
Convert and download
The new file is generated in your browser and downloaded.
Convert between JPG, PNG and WebP
Each image format suits a different job. JPG keeps photographs small and opens everywhere. PNG is lossless and supports transparency, which suits logos, screenshots and cut-outs. WebP, the newer web format, usually produces smaller files than both at similar quality and is supported by all current browsers. This image converter switches a file between the three in a couple of clicks.
Converting does not add detail that was not there. A JPG turned into PNG keeps the compression artifacts of the JPG, it just stores them losslessly, and a PNG turned into JPG loses any transparent areas.
Private, unlimited image conversion
The conversion is done by the built-in image engine of your browser, so the file stays on your device. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no cap on how many images you convert.
This tool is designed around choosing an output format for an image. For batches going in one direction, Convert to JPG and Convert from JPG handle many files at once. If the converted image is still too large for an upload limit, finish with Compress Image.
Common questions
Which format should I use?
JPG is smallest for photographs. PNG keeps transparency and sharp edges, so it suits logos and screenshots. WebP is usually smaller than both and is supported by every current browser.
Does converting PNG to JPG lose the transparent areas?
Yes - JPG has no transparency, so transparent pixels are filled in. Keep the PNG if you need the cut-out to stay transparent.
Can I convert several files at once?
For bulk jobs in one direction, Convert to JPG and Convert from JPG are built for batches.
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