PNG to JPG Converter
Turn PNG images into smaller, widely compatible JPG files in seconds, right in your browser.
Add one or more PNG images to begin.
Your files are processed in your browser and are never uploaded.
How to convert PNG to JPG
To convert PNG to JPG, add your PNG file to the tool above, keep the quality at 90, choose a background color for any transparent areas, click Convert to JPG and download the result. JPG files are usually much smaller than PNGs, especially for photos and screenshots.
- Drop your PNG files into the box or tap it to choose them.
- Set the JPG quality. 90 works for most images.
- Pick a background color if your PNG has transparency.
- Click Convert to JPG.
- Download each file or use Download all.
Free PNG to JPG converter that runs in your browser
This PNG to JPG converter re-saves your images in the JPEG format without sending them to a server. You decide the quality, choose what replaces any transparent pixels, and optionally cap the width. The result is a lighter file that opens everywhere, from old email clients to print shops.
The trade-off is worth understanding. PNG is lossless and supports transparency, while JPG is lossy and doesn't. The Wikipedia entry on JPEG explains the compression method if you want the technical background.
Why use this tool
- Handles transparency on purpose. Most converters leave transparent areas black by accident. This one fills them with a color you choose, white by default.
- Private by design. Conversion uses your browser's own image engine, so files stay on your device.
- No signup, no watermark. The JPG you download is clean.
- Batch conversion. Convert up to 20 PNGs in one run.
- Size feedback. Each result shows the before and after file size, so you can see what you saved.
Step-by-step guide to converting PNG to JPG
1. Add your PNG files
Drag them onto the dashed area or tap it to open your file picker. On a phone, you can select several screenshots from your gallery at once. If you add more files later, they're appended to the list, up to 20 in total.
2. Choose the quality
Quality runs from 1 to 100. At 90, most photos look identical to the PNG at normal size. Screenshots with text deserve 92 to 95 so letters stay crisp. If file size is the priority, 80 to 85 is a good middle ground.
3. Set the background color
If your PNG is a logo or cutout with a transparent background, this step matters. Choose white for a white page, or match the color of the place where the image will go. Images with no transparency ignore this setting.
4. Resize if needed
Enter a maximum width to scale large images down proportionally. Smaller images are never enlarged. For exact dimensions or cropping, try Resize Image or Crop Image.
5. Convert and download
Click Convert to JPG. Each finished file shows a thumbnail, its dimensions and the size change. Download them one by one, or use Download all. Your browser may ask permission to save multiple files the first time.
Supported formats, specs and limits
These limits describe what the code on this page actually does. Memory-related limits depend on your device.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Input format | PNG (.png) |
| Output format | JPG/JPEG (lossy, quality 1 to 100) |
| Files per batch | Up to 20 |
| Size per file | Up to 25 MB |
| Transparency | Flattened onto a background color you choose (white by default) |
| Resizing | Optional max width, 16 to 16,000 px, proportional, never upscales |
| Animated PNG (APNG) | Only the first frame is converted |
| Metadata | Not copied to the output |
| Other formats | Use WebP to JPG for WebP files or PDF to JPG for PDF pages |
Use cases
- Anyone hitting upload limits on job portals, school systems or government forms that cap file size or reject PNG.
- Bloggers and site owners shrink large PNG screenshots before publishing, which helps pages load faster.
- Online sellers convert product photos for marketplaces that only accept JPG.
- Email senders cut attachment size so messages don't bounce.
- Designers flatten a transparent logo onto a brand-colored background for a quick preview or social post.
- Office workers convert screenshots before pasting into slides or documents with size limits.
- Print customers prepare images for photo kiosks and print services that expect JPG.
Key features and benefits
- Adjustable JPG quality from 1 to 100.
- Custom background color for transparent areas.
- Drag and drop plus a standard file picker for phones.
- Batch conversion with a progress bar.
- Before and after sizes for every image.
- Optional proportional resizing.
- Automatic dark mode and keyboard-accessible controls.
Expert tips and common mistakes
Don't convert logos and line art if you can avoid it
JPG struggles with sharp edges, flat colors and small text. Compression leaves faint speckles around them. If an image is mostly flat graphics, keeping the PNG, or trying Image to WebP, often gives a smaller and cleaner file.
Choose the background before converting
A transparent PNG placed on a dark website will look wrong with a white background baked in. Once you convert, you can't undo the fill, so decide where the image will live first.
Never re-save a JPG repeatedly
Every save at lossy quality removes a bit more detail. Convert once from the original PNG and keep that PNG as your master copy.
Use higher quality for text
Screenshots of documents and interfaces show artifacts around letters at lower settings. Go to 92 or above and zoom in on the result.
Resize before you lower quality
Cutting a 4000-pixel image down to the width you actually need saves more space than a quality drop, with less visible damage. If it's still too heavy, run it through Compress Image File.
Privacy and security
Your files are processed in your browser and are never uploaded. When you add a PNG, the page decodes it locally, paints it on a canvas over your chosen background color, and asks the browser to export that canvas as JPG. No server sees the image, and nothing is stored between visits.
The converted files live in your browser's memory until you download them or click Reset. Because the output is drawn fresh on a canvas, original metadata such as embedded text chunks isn't carried over. That's a side effect of the method rather than a guarantee, so for dedicated cleanup use the AI Metadata Cleaner.
This tool versus alternatives
Each option fits different needs. Here's an honest comparison.
| Feature | This browser tool | Desktop editors | Server-based online converters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install needed | No | Yes | No |
| Files leave your device | No | No | Usually yes |
| Choose transparency fill | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Advanced options (profiles, subsampling) | No | Yes | Rarely |
| Works on a phone | Yes | Rarely | Yes |
| Best for | Fast, private conversions | Print and color-critical work | Unusual file types |
Troubleshooting
The background came out white and I wanted a different color
Change the background color picker before you click Convert, then convert again. The fill is applied during conversion, not afterward.
My file was rejected
This tool accepts PNG only. Rename won't help, since the file must really be a PNG. For other formats, use the matching converter from the related tools list.
The conversion failed on my phone
Huge images use a lot of memory. Enter a max width of 3000 or less, and convert fewer files at a time.
The JPG looks blocky or blurry
The quality is too low for that image. Raise it to 90 or higher and compare again.
The JPG is larger than I expected
Detailed photos at high quality don't shrink dramatically. Lower the quality a few points or set a smaller max width.
Download all saved only one file
Your browser may have blocked multiple automatic downloads. Allow them for this site, or use each file's Download button.
Colors look slightly different from the PNG
Canvas export doesn't embed the original color profile, so images in uncommon profiles can shift slightly toward sRGB.
Glossary
- PNG
- A lossless image format that supports full transparency, common for screenshots, logos and graphics.
- JPG / JPEG
- A lossy format designed for photographs, with small files and no transparency.
- Lossy compression
- Reduces file size by discarding detail the eye is unlikely to notice.
- Alpha channel
- The part of a PNG that stores how transparent each pixel is.
- Canvas
- A browser drawing surface used to flatten and re-encode images. See MDN: toBlob.
Frequently asked questions
Is this PNG to JPG converter free?
Yes. It's free with no daily limit, no watermark and no paid plan. Convert as many PNG files as your device can handle, and use the JPG results anywhere you like, including on commercial projects.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion happens inside your browser using the Canvas API, so your PNG files never reach a server. Once the page has loaded, you can switch off your internet connection and the conversion still works.
What happens to transparent areas in my PNG?
JPG can't store transparency, so transparent pixels are filled with a solid color. White is the default, but you can choose any color before converting. Pick one that matches the page or document where the image will appear.
Will I lose quality when converting PNG to JPG?
Yes, a little. JPG is lossy, while PNG is lossless. At quality 90 the change is rarely visible in photos, but sharp text, thin lines and flat-color graphics can show faint artifacts. Raise the quality for those, and keep your original PNG.
Why is my JPG smaller than the PNG?
PNG stores every pixel exactly, which makes photos and screenshots large. JPG discards fine detail the eye barely notices, so the file shrinks. The difference is biggest for photographic images and smaller for simple graphics.
How many PNG files can I convert at once?
You can add up to 20 files per batch, with each file up to 25 MB. Very high pixel dimensions can exhaust memory on older phones. If a file fails, enter a maximum width and convert it again.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The page is mobile-first and works in current Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Edge. Tap the drop area to select PNG screenshots or images from your gallery, then download the converted JPG files to your device.
Which JPG quality setting should I pick?
Use 90 for general purposes, 80 to 85 for web photos where file size matters, and 95 for screenshots or images with text. Below about 70, blocky artifacts become easy to spot, especially around edges and in smooth gradients.
Convert your PNG files to JPG now
If you need smaller files that work everywhere, this PNG to JPG converter does the job without uploads, accounts or watermarks. Scroll back up, add your images, pick a quality and background color, and download your JPG files. Need another format or a quick resize? The related tools below are one click away.