Free PNG to JPG Converter
Convert one PNG image to JPG or JPEG directly in your browser. Transparent areas are filled with white, while the original pixel dimensions stay unchanged.
or drag & drop a PNG here
How to Convert PNG to JPG Online
- Upload a PNG image Choose a PNG file from your computer or mobile device, or drag and drop it into the upload area.
- Convert to JPG Preview the image, then click Convert to JPG. The conversion runs in your browser and produces a JPEG file.
- Download the JPG Download the converted
.jpgfile to your device.
What Happens to a Transparent PNG?
JPG/JPEG does not support PNG-style alpha transparency. This converter places transparent and semi-transparent areas over a solid white background before creating the JPG. If you need to keep transparent areas, keep the image as PNG instead of converting it.
What Changes When PNG Becomes JPG?
The file format and compression change, but this tool does not resize the image. It uses a high JPEG encoder quality setting (0.95), which favors visual quality, but JPEG is still a lossy format and some image data can be discarded during encoding.
| Property | After conversion | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | White background | Transparent and semi-transparent areas are flattened onto white. |
| Pixel dimensions | Unchanged | A 1200 × 800 PNG remains 1200 × 800 pixels. For different dimensions, use the Image Resizer. |
| Compression | Lossy JPEG | File size may go down, but a smaller JPG is not guaranteed for every image. |
Need a specific file-size limit instead of a format change? Use the Image Compressor for file-size reduction controls. Converting to JPG alone cannot guarantee an exact KB result.
Should You Convert PNG to JPG?
JPG is often a practical choice for photographs, but PNG can be better for images that depend on transparency or very sharp edges.
| Image type | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Photos | Often JPG | JPEG compression is well suited to photographic detail and color variation. |
| Screenshots or text-heavy images | Often PNG | JPEG compression can introduce visible artifacts around text and sharp edges. |
| Logos or flat graphics | Often PNG | PNG preserves crisp edges and repeated flat colors without lossy compression. |
| Images needing transparency | PNG | JPG cannot preserve the transparent background. |
JPG and JPEG Are the Same Format
JPG and JPEG refer to the same JPEG image format. The difference is only the common filename extension: .jpg or .jpeg. So converting PNG to JPG also means converting PNG to JPEG. This tool downloads the result with a .jpg extension.
If you need the reverse format change, use the JPG to PNG Converter. Converting a JPG back to PNG changes the format, but it cannot restore detail already lost through JPEG compression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to transparency when I convert PNG to JPG?
JPG does not support alpha transparency. LevoTools places transparent and semi-transparent PNG areas on a white background before creating the JPG.
Will PNG to JPG always reduce file size?
No. JPG is often efficient for photographs, but the final file size depends on the image content and encoding. A small or highly optimized PNG can sometimes produce a JPG that is not smaller.
Does converting PNG to JPG reduce image quality?
JPEG is a lossy format, so conversion can discard some image information. This converter uses a high JPEG quality setting, but it does not make the conversion lossless. Artifacts are more noticeable on some screenshots, text, logos, and sharp graphic edges than on typical photos.
Does converting PNG to JPG change image dimensions?
No. This converter keeps the original pixel width and height. If you need different dimensions, use the Image Resizer.
Are JPG and JPEG the same?
Yes. JPG and JPEG are common filename extensions for the same JPEG image format. This tool saves the converted file with a .jpg extension.
What should I use if I need an exact KB file size?
Use the Image Compressor. PNG-to-JPG conversion changes the format but does not target or guarantee a particular KB value.