Image converter
Convert any image to PNG, JPG or WebP — the format your website, form or app actually wants — without uploading it anywhere.
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Works with PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP and most other image files your browser can open.
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Which format should you choose?
Different image formats exist because they make different trade-offs between quality, file size and features. Here is the short version:
- PNG is lossless — every pixel is preserved exactly — and it supports transparent backgrounds. Choose it for logos, screenshots, diagrams, and any image with text or a cut-out background. The cost is larger files for photographs.
- JPG (also written JPEG) is the long-standing standard for photographs. It discards fine detail your eye barely notices, producing much smaller files. It does not support transparency: transparent areas are filled with white by this converter.
- WebP is the modern web format from Google. It typically beats JPG on size at the same quality and supports transparency like PNG. Nearly all current browsers and most websites accept it, though a few older apps do not — which is often why people convert WebP back to JPG or PNG.
Converting is not magic: switching a JPG to PNG will not restore detail the JPG already threw away, and the PNG will usually be bigger. Converting makes most sense when a destination demands a particular format — an upload form that only accepts JPG, a design tool that needs a transparent PNG, or a website that wants lightweight WebP. Our article PNG vs JPG vs WebP: which format should you use? goes through the decision in detail, and if file size is your real problem, the image compressor is the better tool.
How it works
Your browser decodes the original image, draws it onto a canvas at full resolution, and re-encodes it in the format you picked. For JPG and WebP you can set the quality; 92% is a good default that keeps photos looking crisp. Everything happens locally, so even a large image converts in a moment.
Image converter — frequently asked questions
What happens to transparency when I convert to JPG?
JPG cannot store transparency, so transparent areas are placed on a white background. If you need to keep transparency, convert to PNG or WebP instead.
Can I convert a WebP image back to JPG?
Yes — that is one of the most common reasons people use this tool. Drop the WebP file in, choose JPG, and download.
Does converting reduce the quality?
Converting to PNG is lossless. Converting to JPG or WebP re-encodes the image, so keep the quality slider high (90%+) if the result needs to look identical. Nothing is uploaded at any point.
Can it convert animated GIFs?
The converter reads the first frame of an animated GIF and saves it as a still image in your chosen format. If you need the animation preserved, keep the original GIF.
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