JPG to PNG Converter

Converting JPG to PNG stops further generational loss from re-saving and gives you a lossless container with alpha channel support. The pixels you see in the JPG become exactly the pixels in the PNG (compression artifacts and all), but no new artifacts get added on future edits.

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What changes when you convert JPG to PNG

PNG won't undo the JPG's compression blocks, color banding, or quantization errors. It will typically produce a file 3–10× larger than the JPG because PNG preserves every pixel losslessly. For photographic content the size jump is significant.

When to use this conversion

  • Preparing a JPG for further editing in Photoshop, Affinity, or GIMP without accumulating recompression damage
  • Adding transparency by masking out a background (something JPG can't store)
  • Embedding an image in software builds or documentation where losslessness is mandatory
  • Preserving screenshots or UI captures that were saved as JPG and need sharp edges restored in appearance

Where the output plays

PNG is supported by every browser, every image viewer, every OS since the late 1990s, and every design tool. There is effectively no environment where PNG doesn't work.

About these formats

JPG (JPEG)

JPG (JPEG) is a 1992 lossy photo format that became the default way to store photographs on the web. It uses a discrete cosine transform plus quantization, tuned so that errors fall where human vision is least sensitive. No transparency, no animation, but excellent for photos at 70–90% quality.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

PNG is a lossless image format designed to replace GIF. It uses DEFLATE compression, supports an 8-bit alpha channel for full transparency, and preserves every pixel exactly. PNG excels at images with sharp edges, large flat-color regions, text, UI screenshots, and anything you'll re-edit.

How It Works

  1. Add your JPG files Drag JPG images onto the page or click to pick them from your file browser. Batch uploads are fine.
  2. Choose PNG settings Pick quality or compression settings for the PNG output. Defaults match common target use cases.
  3. Convert in your browser The converter runs locally via WebAssembly. Nothing uploads. Progress shows per file so you know exactly what's happening.
  4. Download PNG files Grab each converted file individually, or download the whole batch as a single ZIP.

Features

Supported Formats

FAQ

Does converting JPG to PNG improve image quality?

No. JPG compression artifacts are part of the pixel data. PNG preserves those pixels exactly; it doesn't restore detail the JPG discarded.

Why is the PNG so much larger?

JPG achieves small file sizes through lossy compression of photographic content. PNG uses lossless DEFLATE compression, which is far less effective on photos. Expect 3–10× file size increase for typical photo content.

What is JPG (JPEG)?

JPG (JPEG) is a 1992 lossy photo format that became the default way to store photographs on the web. It uses a discrete cosine transform plus quantization, tuned so that errors fall where human vision is least sensitive. No transparency, no animation, but excellent for photos at 70–90% quality.

What is PNG (Portable Network Graphics)?

PNG is a lossless image format designed to replace GIF. It uses DEFLATE compression, supports an 8-bit alpha channel for full transparency, and preserves every pixel exactly. PNG excels at images with sharp edges, large flat-color regions, text, UI screenshots, and anything you'll re-edit.

Are my files private?

Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images are never uploaded, never sent to a server, and never leave your device.

Is there a file size limit?

There's no hard limit, but because everything runs in your browser you're bounded by available memory. Very large images (over a few hundred megapixels) can hit browser memory limits. Process in smaller batches if you run into issues.