How to convert JPEG to JPG
- Add your .JPEG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .JPG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .JPG file.
What to expect
- Renaming does not re-encode the image - quality is completely unchanged.
- If you open the file in an editor and re-save as
.jpg, one extra lossy compression pass occurs; set quality to 100 to minimize the impact. - Exif metadata (camera model, date, GPS) is preserved when you rename; some editors may strip it when you re-save.
Frequently asked questions
Does renaming .jpeg to .jpg reduce quality?
No - the file bytes are unchanged. Quality only drops if you open and re-save the image, which triggers another lossy compression cycle.
Which extension is correct, .jpeg or .jpg?
Both are valid. .jpg became more common because older Windows systems required three-letter file extensions.
My upload form rejects .jpeg but accepts .jpg - will a rename fix it?
Yes. The form checks the extension string, not the internal format, so renaming is all that is needed.
Can I rename .jpg back to .jpeg?
Yes, in either direction, with no effect on the image data.
Programs that convert JPEG: XnView · SDI Convert · GIMP · Ability Photopaint · Easy-PhotoPrint EX · GIMP for Mac · GIMP for Linux · OpenOffice.org Draw
