Convert PNG to JPEG
Free PNG to JPEG converter. Transparent areas become white. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert PNG to JPEG
Quick answer: To convert PNG to JPEG: upload your PNG file, choose JPEG as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.
- Upload your PNG file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select JPEG as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your JPEG file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert PNG to JPEG
- PNG can be transparent but JPEG cannot, so transparent areas are filled with solid white.
- JPEG uses lossy compression. We encode it at quality 95 out of 100, so the difference is normally invisible.
- Photos usually get smaller when saved as JPEG.
PNG vs JPEG at a glance
| Feature | PNG | JPEG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | PNG (Portable Network Graphics) | JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) |
| Introduced | 1996 | 1992 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency | Photos, social media, email and web pages where small file size matters |
| Compatibility | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. |
When to choose JPEG instead of PNG
Choose JPEG for photos, social media, email and web pages where small file size matters. Its main limit: it has no transparency, and saving a JPG again and again slowly lowers quality.
Stay with PNG if you need logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency.
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PNG to JPEG FAQ
How do I convert PNG to JPEG?
Upload your PNG file, select JPEG as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the JPEG file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting PNG to JPEG reduce quality?
JPEG is a lossy format, so a very small amount of detail is traded for a smaller file. At the quality we use the difference is normally not visible. Convert from your original file when you can.
Is transparency kept when converting PNG to JPEG?
No. JPEG does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white.
Will the JPEG file be smaller than the PNG?
For photos, usually yes. JPEG compresses images more efficiently than PNG.
Where can I open a JPEG file?
Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app.
Is it free and safe to convert PNG to JPEG here?
Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
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