How to convert a PNG to a JPG

PNG screenshots are often several times larger than they need to be, and some upload forms will only take JPG.

Convert an image
Whichever tool you use here, the file stays on your device. How that works

Step by step

  1. 1Add the PNG.
  2. 2Choose JPG as the new format.
  3. 3Set the quality. Around 85 per cent is a sensible default.
  4. 4Save the converted file.

What you gain and what you lose

JPG files are far smaller than PNG for photographs, which is usually why people convert. For a screenshot of text, PNG can actually look better, so convert only if you need to.

JPG cannot store transparency. Anything see through in the original comes out white, which matters for logos and cut out images.

Converting to JPG re-encodes the picture, so keep the quality high if the image matters. Converting back to PNG later will not recover what was lost.

Questions

Will my transparent background survive?

No. It becomes white. Keep it as PNG or use WebP if transparency matters.

Can I convert a batch?

Yes, add as many as you like.

Is the image uploaded?

No.