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JPG to PNG Converter

Convert JPG to PNG for editing, archiving, or when you need a lossless copy.

Why convert JPG to PNG?

Converting JPG to PNG is most useful when you're about to edit a photo and want to avoid the compounding losses of repeated JPG saves. JPG re-compresses on every save, so several rounds of edit/save will visibly degrade the image. PNG is lossless: edit, save, edit, save again - no quality loss between iterations.

The PNG won't look any better than the source JPG (you can't recover information the JPG encoder already discarded), but it will be a much larger file - typically 2-4x the JPG size. That's the trade-off for lossless. If you don't need editing-grade quality, stick with JPG.

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About JPG

JPG (JPEG) is the dominant lossy image format on the web - small files, near-universal support, but no transparency. Best for photos and high-frequency detail.

PNG

About PNG

PNG is a lossless image format with alpha-channel transparency. Larger than JPG for photos, but ideal for screenshots, logos, and graphics with sharp edges.

How to convert JPG to PNG

  1. 01

    Drop your JPG file

    Drag a JPG onto the converter above, or click the box to pick one from your device.

  2. 02

    PNG is already selected

    We've preselected PNG as the output format. Change it from the dropdown if you want a different target.

  3. 03

    Convert and download

    Click Convert and wait for the progress bar to finish. Download the PNG when it's ready.

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