To convert JPG to PNG, drop the JPG in, click Convert to PNG, and download the file. You get a lossless PNG, which is a better starting point for editing. It won't add transparency or restore lost detail. It runs in your browser.
Why convert JPG to PNG?
Converting doesn't improve the picture, because the detail JPG discarded is gone for good. What you get is a stable starting point for whatever comes next.
- Editing without stacking compression. Each time a JPG is saved again, more detail is lost. A PNG can be saved again and again without further loss.
- Removing a background later. PNG can hold transparency once you erase the background in an editor.
- Uploads that ask for PNG, such as icons, game assets, and some design tools.
- Screenshots and images with text that need to stay crisp.
How to convert JPG to PNG
- Click Select File, or drag a .jpg or .jpeg photo into the drop zone.
- Click Convert to PNG. Large photos may take a second or two.
- Check the preview, then click Download.
What to expect from the result
The PNG holds exactly the pixels your browser decoded from the JPG, so it looks the same. It's usually several times larger, because PNG stores everything without discarding detail. Camera data such as location and camera model isn't carried over.
A JPG has no transparent pixels to keep, so the PNG has the same solid background. To get a see-through background, open the PNG in an editor with a background remover, delete the background, and export as PNG again.
Related jobs
- The PNG is too big. Use Image Compressor, or go the other way with PNG to JPG.
- Your file ends in .jfif. Use JFIF to PNG.
- You want to clear location data from a photo. Try Remove EXIF Data.
- You need several formats. Image Converter handles PNG, JPG, and WebP.
If you're choosing between formats, our guide to PNG vs JPG vs WebP covers the differences.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting JPG to PNG add transparency?
No. A JPG has no transparent pixels, so the PNG keeps the same solid background. It just becomes a file that can hold transparency once you remove the background in an editor.
How do I get a transparent background from a JPG?
Convert it to PNG here, then open it in an editor with a background remover or magic wand, such as Photoshop, GIMP, Canva, or Photopea. Delete the background and export as PNG again.
Does a PNG look better than the JPG it came from?
No. It holds the same pixels, including any blockiness the compression added. What changes is that saving it again won't make it any worse.
Why is my PNG so much bigger than the JPG?
PNG stores every pixel without discarding detail, while JPG throws detail away to stay small. For photos, expect a PNG several times larger.
Are JPG and JPEG the same, and are .jpeg files accepted?
They're the same format with two spellings, and both work here. For .jfif files, use JFIF to PNG.
Is it safe to convert a personal photo here?
Yes. Your browser reads the file and writes the PNG on your device, so the photo is never sent to a server.