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PNG to JPG Converter

Convert a PNG image to JPEG. Transparent areas become white, and a quality slider lets you balance detail and size.

No photo uploadsNo watermarksWorks in your browser
Isolated plant illustrating transparent image outputPNG → JPG
JPEG uses a white backgroundVisual example — try your own image in the tool below.

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Maximum 20 MB per image

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Original:

92%

Lower quality can reduce file size, with more visible detail loss.

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Your photos stay in this browser. No account needed.

The output format is JPG. Always check that the destination accepts that extension.

Quick steps

How to convert PNG to JPG

01

Choose the PNG

Open the picture you want to convert.

02

Choose JPEG quality

Keep an eye on sharp text and any edges that were transparent.

03

Inspect the white background

Check that the JPEG looks right before downloading it.

A few useful details

Check the background before converting a PNG

A photograph saved as PNG can be much larger than it needs to be. JPEG may be a better fit when the destination needs a small photo and does not need transparency.

The important difference is the background. JPEG cannot keep transparent pixels, so this tool places them on white. Check logos, pale text and soft edges carefully in the preview.

PNG can still be the better choice for a diagram or graphic with crisp lines and small writing. Try the conversion, but keep the original if the text becomes rough or the new file does not help.

Before you save the result

The output format is JPG. Always check that the destination accepts that extension.

The original file stays unchanged; download a separate copy only after checking the preview.

Know which PNGs benefit from a JPEG copy

Photographs and graphics behave differently

A camera photograph stored as PNG can be a good candidate for JPEG. A logo with a few flat colours, thin lines or tiny text may not be. Compare the export instead of assuming every PNG will get smaller or look equally good in another format.

Check pale edges against the white fill

Transparent pixels become white in this converter. That can be fine for a photo cutout on a white page, but a white logo or very pale lettering may disappear into the new background. Inspect the result in the kind of layout where you intend to use it.

Keep a transparent original for later designs

Once transparency is flattened into JPEG, converting that copy back to PNG will not recover the original alpha channel. Keep the PNG separately if you may later need the artwork on a dark background, over another image or in a different design.

Use quality to protect readable detail

Start with a setting that keeps labels and small writing clear. Lower it only if the size reduction is useful and the image still works for its purpose. If crisp graphics suffer, the right choice may simply be to keep PNG.

Visual examples

See what JPEG does to transparency

Actual example compositing and JPEG conversion. Checkerboard squares are a preview surface and are not part of the transparent source.

InputTransparent PNG to a white canvas — Input
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AfterTransparent PNG to a white canvas — After
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EXAMPLE 01

Transparent PNG to a white canvas

JPEG has no transparent pixels. This example actually places the isolated product on white before JPEG encoding.

Actual example compositing and JPEG conversion. Checkerboard squares are a preview surface and are not part of the transparent source.

InputKeep the original for flexible layouts — Input
Preparing sample…
AfterKeep the original for flexible layouts — After
Preparing sample…
EXAMPLE 02

Keep the original for flexible layouts

If you need the background to show through, keep the transparent PNG instead of converting it to JPEG.

Actual example compositing and JPEG conversion. Checkerboard squares are a preview surface and are not part of the transparent source.

InputCheck outlines against the new background — Input
Preparing sample…
AfterCheck outlines against the new background — After
Preparing sample…
EXAMPLE 03

Check outlines against the new background

A white background can make an asset useful for a simple product listing. Inspect the fine leaf edges before saving.

Actual example compositing and JPEG conversion. Checkerboard squares are a preview surface and are not part of the transparent source.

Frequently asked questions

Why did the transparent area turn white?

JPEG has no transparency channel. A solid white background is used for this conversion.

Will it crop or resize my image?

No. The decoded width and height stay the same.

Can I convert it back later?

You can create another PNG, but converting back will not recover transparency or detail lost during JPEG compression.

Can I choose a different fill colour here?

This converter uses white when exporting transparent pixels to JPEG. A background-colour editor is not part of this page.

Does converting a screenshot to JPG always help?

Not always. Screenshots often contain small text and sharp interface lines that can show JPEG artefacts. Compare the result before replacing the PNG.