IMAGE TOOLS
JPG to PNG
Convert JPG images to lossless PNG files for editing, screenshots or systems that insist on PNG.
Quick answer: Add your JPG files, leave the output format on PNG, convert, and download. Expect larger files than the JPG originals.
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How to use JPG to PNG
- Add the JPG filesSelect one image or many. They are read locally and not uploaded.
- Confirm PNG as the outputThe format is already set to PNG. Quality settings matter little for PNG because it is lossless.
- Resize if the files are largePNG files can be big. Enter a maximum width or height if you do not need the full pixel size.
- Check and downloadOpen one converted file at full size before converting the rest, then download the files separately or all together as a ZIP.
About this tool
Sometimes a JPG has to become a PNG: an application only accepts PNG, you want to edit and save repeatedly without further loss, or you are building a graphic that needs a lossless base. This page converts JPG to PNG in your browser without uploading anything. It is worth knowing in advance what the conversion can and cannot do.
Practical example: Convert a JPG screenshot to PNG, set the maximum width to 1600 pixels, and compare the file sizes in the result list before downloading.
Important limitation: The PNG will usually be larger than the JPG and cannot recover detail the JPG already lost. Metadata is not carried over.
Conversion happens in this browser tab. The images are never uploaded. Read the privacy information.
How it works
Each JPG is decoded by your browser, drawn onto a canvas and encoded as a lossless PNG, optionally scaled down first.
Real-world uses
- Satisfying software that only accepts PNG
- Creating a lossless working copy before repeated edits
- Preparing a clean base for a graphic or a mockup
What JPG to PNG really does
Converting to PNG does not improve a JPG. Any detail the JPG discarded when it was first saved is gone for good, and PNG cannot bring it back. What PNG gives you is a stable copy: from now on you can open, edit and save it as PNG without losing any more quality, which is why it is a good working format.
Expect the file to grow, often by several times, because PNG stores every pixel without lossy compression. A 2 MB photo can become 8 MB or more. If size matters, reduce the pixel dimensions with the maximum width or height box, or reconsider whether you need PNG at all. For photographs on the web, WebP or JPG remains the better choice.
PNG does support transparency, but converting from JPG will not create any: the converted image has no transparent areas because the JPG never had them. To make a background transparent you need the Background Remover tool, and then keep the result as PNG or WebP.
Use this conversion when a system demands PNG, when you are about to edit an image several times, or for screenshots that were saved as JPG and now need crisp text on a clean background. Convert from the best-quality JPG you have.
Tips for better results
- Convert from the highest-quality JPG you have.
- Use the size box to keep the PNG at a practical size.
- Do not convert to PNG just to “improve” a photo; it will not.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting JPG to PNG make the picture sharper?
No. It keeps the JPG’s existing detail and stops further quality loss when you re-save. It cannot restore what was lost earlier.
Why is my PNG so much bigger than the JPG?
PNG is lossless and stores far more data per pixel than a lossy JPG. Reduce the dimensions or use WebP if size matters.
Will the PNG have a transparent background?
No. A JPG has no transparency, so the PNG will not either. Use the Background Remover to cut out a subject.
Is the quality slider useful for PNG?
Very little. Browser PNG output is lossless, so changing the quality barely affects the result. Changing the pixel size does.