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PNG to JPG converter

Drop your PNG files, choose a quality level and download JPGs. Transparent areas are filled with the color you pick, and everything happens inside your browser.

How to convert PNG to JPG

  1. Add your PNG filesDrag them onto the box, click it to browse, or paste an image from your clipboard. You can add up to 50 files at a time.
  2. Choose your JPG optionsSet the quality. Higher looks better, lower makes smaller files. Pick the color that fills transparent areas. Optionally limit the longest side of the image. Results update as you change the options, and you can see the file size before and after for every image.
  3. Download the resultSave files one by one, or use Download all as ZIP when you've converted several.

About PNG to JPG conversion

JPG is the format to choose when file size matters more than perfect pixels. It compresses photographs by discarding detail the eye is unlikely to notice, so a photo saved as JPG is commonly a fraction of the size of the same photo saved as PNG. PNG keeps every pixel exactly, which makes it the better format for screenshots, logos and text, and also the reason PNG photos are so large.

Converting PNG to JPG is a one-way trade. The JPG is smaller, but the detail it discarded can't be recovered, so keep your PNG originals. At quality 90 the difference is usually invisible on photographs. Below about 70, blocky artifacts start to appear around sharp edges and text.

What happens to transparency

JPG cannot store transparency, so every transparent or semi-transparent pixel has to become a solid color. This converter fills them with the color you choose, white by default. If your image has soft shadows or anti-aliased edges, pick the color of the page where the image will be used so the edges blend in cleanly.

When JPG is the right choice

  • Photographs and other images with smooth gradients
  • Email attachments and uploads that have a size limit
  • Web pages where load speed matters and transparency isn't needed
  • Print shops, forms and portals that only accept JPG

When to use something else

  • Logos, icons and diagrams with flat color. Edges pick up fringing, so keep PNG or use WebP.
  • Screenshots with small text. JPG blurs fine detail around letters.
  • Images you plan to edit again. Every JPG re-save loses a little more detail.

PNG and JPG compared

PNGJPG
CompressionLosslessLossy, adjustable
TransparencyYes, full alpha channelNo
PhotosLarge filesMuch smaller files
Flat graphics and textSmall and sharpFringing, often not smaller
CompatibilityEvery browser and appEvery browser and app

Frequently asked questions

Will converting PNG to JPG reduce quality?

Yes, a little. JPG is a lossy format, so some detail is discarded to make the file smaller. At quality 90 the change is rarely visible on photos. Use the quality slider to find the balance between size and sharpness, and keep your original PNG.

Why did my transparent background turn black or white?

JPG has no transparency, so something has to fill those pixels. Some software fills with black, others with white. This converter lets you choose the fill color, and defaults to white.

What JPG quality should I use?

For photos shared online, 85 to 92 is a good range. For web pages where speed matters, 75 to 85 is often enough. Go above 95 only for print or further editing, because file size grows quickly for very little visible gain.

Can I convert PNG to JPG without losing any quality?

Not strictly. JPG always discards some information. If you need identical pixels in a smaller file, use PNG compression or lossless WebP instead. Our guide on converting without losing quality explains the options.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs in your browser, so your images never leave your device.

How many PNG files can I convert at once?

Up to 50 files, each up to 100 MB. Add them together and download everything as a ZIP.

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