How to convert JPG to PNG
- Add your .JPG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PNG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PNG file.
What to expect
- Converting to PNG does not restore detail lost during JPEG compression - block artifacts or color banding in the
JPGwill remain in thePNG. - PNG files are typically 3-10× larger than the equivalent JPG; a high-megapixel photo can reach 10-20 MB as PNG.
- The converted PNG will have a fully opaque background - transparency is not added automatically; you must remove the background manually in an editor.
Frequently asked questions
Will the image look better after converting to PNG?
No - PNG preserves the JPG's current state losslessly, but any quality discarded during the original JPEG compression is permanently gone.
Can I convert multiple JPGs to PNG at once?
Yes - IrfanView's File > Batch Conversion handles hundreds of files at a time; on macOS, select multiple images in Preview and use File > Export Selected Images.
Why is my PNG file so much larger than the JPG?
JPG compresses photos aggressively with quality loss; PNG's lossless compression is far less efficient for photographic content, so significantly larger files are expected.
Does converting to PNG give me a transparent background?
No - the PNG inherits the JPG's opaque background; to get transparency you need to remove the background in an image editor such as GIMP or Photoshop afterwards.
Programs that convert JPG: XnView · Adobe Photoshop · ACDSee Photo Manager · Adobe Fireworks · Adobe Illustrator · FormatFactory · IrfanView · Microsoft Expression Design
