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PNG to JPG Converter

Turn PNG images into smaller JPG files. Choose the quality level and the background color used for transparent areas — all processed locally.

Runs in your browser — files never leave your device

Free · No sign-upOutputs JPG
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How to use PNG to JPG

  1. Add one or more PNG files.

  2. Pick a JPG quality and, if your PNGs have transparency, a background color.

  3. Click Convert to JPG.

  4. Compare the original and converted sizes, then download.

About this tool

JPG does not support transparency, so any transparent pixels in your PNG are filled with a background color of your choice (white by default). Converting to JPG usually reduces file size significantly, which is useful for email attachments and web uploads with size limits. The quality slider controls the trade-off between file size and visible compression artifacts; 80–90% is a good starting point for photos.

This conversion is especially common when a PNG screenshot or graphic needs to go somewhere with strict upload size limits — a job application portal, a webform, or an email attachment cap — where the much smaller JPG makes the difference between an upload succeeding or failing.

Common ways people use this

  • Shrinking a large PNG screenshot so it fits under an email or upload size limit
  • Preparing a photo exported as PNG from an editing app for a website that only accepts JPG
  • Converting a batch of PNG graphics to JPG before sending them to someone with limited storage

Tips for better results

  • If your PNG has a transparent background, pick a background color that matches where the image will actually be displayed.
  • Start at 85% quality and only lower it further if the file is still too large — going much below 70% starts to show visible artifacts on photos.

Frequently asked questions

Will transparency be lost?
Yes — JPG has no transparency support. Transparent areas are filled with the background color you select before conversion, so you control exactly how they look.
Does the conversion reduce quality?
JPG is a lossy format, so some detail is discarded. At 85–90% quality the difference is rarely visible for photos. Screenshots with sharp text may show slight artifacts at lower settings.
Will the image dimensions change?
No. Width and height are preserved exactly. If you need a different size, use the Image Resizer after converting.
Why would I choose JPG over keeping the PNG?
Mainly file size. A PNG screenshot or graphic can be several times larger than the equivalent JPG, which matters for email limits, page load speed, and storage.
Can I convert a whole folder of PNGs at once?
Yes, add multiple PNG files in one go — each is converted with the same quality and background settings and can be downloaded individually.

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