Why Convert PNG to JPG?
PNG files are significantly larger than JPG files for the same photographic content. Converting PNG photos to JPG can reduce file size by 60–80% — a 5MB PNG can become a 500KB JPG with minimal visible quality loss.
- Faster website loading: JPG photos load much faster than PNG equivalents.
- Email attachments: Many email providers limit attachment sizes. Converting PNG to JPG often gets your image under the limit.
- Social media uploads: Most social platforms automatically re-compress large PNGs anyway — better to do it yourself and control the quality.
- Storage savings: JPG uses up to 80% less disk space for photographic images.
⚠️ When NOT to convert PNG to JPG: If your PNG has a transparent background (like a logo), converting to JPG will fill the transparency with white or black. Keep logos and icons as PNG or SVG.
How to Convert PNG to JPG Online
1Open the PNG to JPG Converter.
2Upload your PNG file(s) — drag and drop supports multiple files.
3Set the quality slider (80% is recommended for a great balance of size and quality).
4Choose a background color for transparent areas (white is standard for most uses).
5Convert and download. View size savings for each image.
Quality Settings Explained
- 90–100%: Highest quality, smallest size reduction. Use for print or archiving.
- 75–85%: Best for web. Excellent quality with significant size savings.
- 50–70%: Noticeably smaller files. Slight quality loss — OK for thumbnails.
- Below 50%: Visible artifacts. Only use for previews or low-priority images.
FAQ
Will transparent areas be preserved in JPG?
No — JPG format doesn't support transparency. Transparent pixels will be filled with the background color you choose (white by default). If you need to keep transparency, keep the image as PNG.
Is this conversion reversible?
Not perfectly — converting back from JPG to PNG won't restore the original PNG quality due to JPG's lossy compression. Always keep your original files.