JPG to PNG Converter
Drop a JPG, get a clean PNG. Lossless re-save, private by default, no uploads.
Drop your JPG file here
Converts to .png — stays on your device
Why convert JPG to PNG?
- Importing photos into Photoshop, Affinity Photo, or GIMP and wanting a lossless starting point before multiple edits.
- Placing reference images in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD mockups without JPEG compression artifacts showing at zoom.
- Embedding high-quality photos in PowerPoint or Keynote decks that will be projected at conference scale.
- Preparing artwork for print-on-demand services like Printful or Redbubble that require PNG uploads.
- Screenshots captured as JPG (via some phones or apps) that you want to mark up losslessly in Snagit or Skitch.
- Converting stock photos into a format your design system's asset pipeline expects.
How our converter works
The JPG is decoded by your browser and written out as a lossless PNG on an in-memory Canvas. No network round trip, no temporary upload, no server log. That matters for photographers handing off drafts, agencies routing client assets, and anyone under an NDA — the file never leaves the tab.
JPG vs PNG — what's the difference?
| Feature | JPG | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy — re-saving degrades | Lossless — safe to re-save forever |
| File size | Small | Larger, often by 3–10× |
| Transparency | None | Full alpha channel |
| Color fidelity | 8-bit, chroma-subsampled | 24-bit true color, optional alpha |
| Best for | Photos, sharing, web | Editing, design work, print prep |
Frequently asked questions
Will converting JPG to PNG restore the quality I lost?
No. The JPG's compression is baked in — converting to PNG preserves whatever's already there but can't recover lost detail. The benefit is that further edits won't compound the loss.
Why is my PNG file so much bigger than the JPG?
PNG is lossless. Every pixel is stored exactly. Photographs with lots of detail and color gradients compress poorly in PNG — that's normal, not a bug.
When is converting JPG to PNG actually worth it?
When you're about to edit the image multiple times (each JPG save loses more quality), when you need transparency support for later compositing, or when a target platform specifically requires PNG.
Does my JPG's EXIF data carry over?
No. PNG doesn't support EXIF the same way JPG does. Camera metadata, GPS tags, and shooting info are dropped. Strip-before-share is often a feature, not a bug.
Can I convert multiple JPGs at once?
Yes. Drop or select several files and they convert in sequence. Over three files and a ZIP is offered for download.
Is the conversion reversible?
You can convert the PNG back to JPG later, but each JPG re-save introduces new compression. Keep the PNG as your editing master and export JPGs from it when needed.
About the JPG format
JPG (or JPEG) has been the default photo format since 1992. It achieves small file sizes through lossy compression tuned for human vision — our eyes are more sensitive to brightness than color, so JPG throws away color detail we won't miss. The downside is that each re-save compounds the loss, and there's no support for transparency. For any workflow involving multiple edits, compositing, or alpha channels, PNG is the better working format — convert once, edit freely, export back to JPG only at the end.