What is the difference between JPG and PNG?

JPG uses lossy compression tuned for photographs, which throws away subtle detail to shrink the file. PNG uses lossless compression, so every pixel is stored exactly, and it supports transparency. JPG is smaller and better for photos, while PNG is better for screenshots, logos, graphics with text, and any image you plan to edit further.

Why is my PNG file larger than the original JPG?

PNG is lossless and JPG is lossy, so a photograph saved as PNG is normally 3 to 10 times larger than the same photo as a JPG. That is expected and is the price of pixel-perfect quality. If small file size matters more than quality, keep the file as JPG.

Is this JPG to PNG converter free?

Yes. No signup, no watermark, no email wall, and no daily limit. Convert as many JPG and JPEG images as your browser can hold in memory.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using the standard Canvas API. Your JPG images and the resulting PNGs are never uploaded, stored, or seen by us. You can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.

Can I convert many JPG files at once?

Yes. Drop a full folder of JPGs, batch convert them in one pass, and download every PNG together as a single ZIP.

Is JPEG the same as JPG?

Yes. JPEG and JPG refer to the same format. The extension was shortened to three letters because early versions of Windows required a three-character extension. Both .jpg and .jpeg files work in this converter.

Will the image quality improve after converting to PNG?

No. Detail already lost by the original JPG compression cannot be restored by re-saving as PNG. What PNG guarantees is that no further quality is lost from this point on. If you plan to edit and re-save the image many times, working in PNG protects it from further JPG re-compression artifacts.

Does it work on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone?

Yes. The converter is a web page, so it runs in any modern browser on Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Chromebook, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Nothing to install.

Are EXIF metadata and color profile preserved?

No. The converter draws each JPG to a canvas and re-encodes it as a fresh PNG, so EXIF metadata (camera model, GPS, capture date) and embedded color profiles are not carried over. Many people prefer this because it strips location data before sharing.

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JPG to PNG, converted in your browser

Need a PNG instead of a JPG? This free JPG to PNG converter turns any .jpg or .jpeg file into a clean, lossless PNG in a couple of clicks. Drop one image or a whole folder, convert them all in one pass, and download the results individually or as a single ZIP. Everything runs inside your browser tab, so no image is ever uploaded.

The converter uses the standard HTML Canvas API to decode each JPG and re-encode it as PNG. That means no server, no signup, no watermark, and no per-file cap. If your browser can open the JPG, it can save it as PNG here.

How to convert JPG to PNG

Open the JPG to PNG tool, no signup needed.
Drag and drop your JPG or JPEG files, or click to select them.
Click Convert. Every file is decoded on a canvas and re-encoded to lossless PNG inside your browser.
Download each PNG, or download all of them as a single ZIP.

Why convert JPG to PNG

There are three common reasons to convert a JPG to PNG. First, further editing: every time you re-save a JPG, the lossy compression runs again and quality drops a little more. Saving the working copy as PNG stops that decay in its tracks. Second, some platforms and tools require PNG, from many logo submission forms and app-store assets to certain print workflows and design software presets. Third, PNG is a better fit for graphics, screenshots, diagrams, and anything with sharp lines or embedded text, where the mosquito-like artifacts JPG leaves around edges become visible.

JPG vs PNG: what is the difference

Both formats store bitmap images, but they were built for different jobs.

Compression. JPG is lossy, PNG is lossless.
Transparency. JPG cannot store transparency, PNG supports full alpha transparency.
File size. For photographs, JPG is usually much smaller. For flat graphics with few colors, PNG can be smaller.
Best use. JPG for photos and web thumbnails, PNG for logos, UI, screenshots, editing masters, anything with text or sharp edges.

Does converting JPG to PNG add transparency

No, and this is worth being clear about. JPG has no transparency channel at all, so whatever background is in your JPG (usually solid white) becomes solid pixels in the PNG. A format conversion cannot invent transparency that was never captured. To make a background transparent you need a background remover, not a JPG to PNG converter.

Will the quality improve or drop

Neither. PNG is lossless, so re-saving your JPG as PNG will not introduce any additional compression artifacts. But it also cannot restore detail that the original JPG compression already threw away, so a blurry or blocky JPG will still look blurry or blocky as a PNG. What you do gain is protection against future re-saves: if you plan to edit the image several times, keeping the working copy as PNG stops each save from adding a new layer of JPG artifacts. Expect the PNG file to be significantly larger than the JPG it came from.

Convert JPG to PNG in bulk

Batch conversion is built in. Select as many JPG files as you like, or drop a whole folder onto the drop zone, and every image is converted in one pass. There is no per-file cap and no daily limit because the work happens on your own machine. When the batch finishes, grab each PNG individually or download them all together as a single ZIP archive.

Your images never leave your device

Most online JPG to PNG converters upload every image to a stranger's server, hold it for hours or days, and quietly log the metadata. This tool does the opposite. Decoding and PNG encoding both happen inside your browser tab using the Canvas API that ships with every modern browser, so your files, filenames, and any embedded data stay on your device. Turn off Wi-Fi after the page loads and the conversion still works.

Works on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone

The converter is a web page, so it runs anywhere a modern browser runs: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Chromebook, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. On desktop, Chrome and Edge give the fastest conversion; on mobile, Safari and Chrome both work well. There is nothing to install, update, or uninstall.

Prefer PNG to JPG instead

Going the other way (shrinking a PNG down to a JPG for sharing)? Check the HEIC to PNG converter for iPhone photos, or watch this space, more image tools are on the way.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between JPG and PNG?: JPG uses lossy compression tuned for photographs, which throws away subtle detail to shrink the file. PNG uses lossless compression, so every pixel is stored exactly, and it supports transparency. JPG is smaller and better for photos, while PNG is better for screenshots, logos, graphics with text, and any image you plan to edit further.
Does converting JPG to PNG add transparency?: No. JPG does not store transparency, so anything that looks like a background in the JPG (usually solid white) stays as solid pixels in the PNG. You cannot recover a transparent background that never existed. To remove a background, you need a background remover tool, not a format converter.
Why is my PNG file larger than the original JPG?: PNG is lossless and JPG is lossy, so a photograph saved as PNG is normally 3 to 10 times larger than the same photo as a JPG. That is expected and is the price of pixel-perfect quality. If small file size matters more than quality, keep the file as JPG.
Is this JPG to PNG converter free?: Yes. No signup, no watermark, no email wall, and no daily limit. Convert as many JPG and JPEG images as your browser can hold in memory.
Are my images uploaded to a server?: No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using the standard Canvas API. Your JPG images and the resulting PNGs are never uploaded, stored, or seen by us. You can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.
Can I convert many JPG files at once?: Yes. Drop a full folder of JPGs, batch convert them in one pass, and download every PNG together as a single ZIP.
Is JPEG the same as JPG?: Yes. JPEG and JPG refer to the same format. The extension was shortened to three letters because early versions of Windows required a three-character extension. Both .jpg and .jpeg files work in this converter.
Will the image quality improve after converting to PNG?: No. Detail already lost by the original JPG compression cannot be restored by re-saving as PNG. What PNG guarantees is that no further quality is lost from this point on. If you plan to edit and re-save the image many times, working in PNG protects it from further JPG re-compression artifacts.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone?: Yes. The converter is a web page, so it runs in any modern browser on Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Chromebook, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Nothing to install.
Are EXIF metadata and color profile preserved?: No. The converter draws each JPG to a canvas and re-encodes it as a fresh PNG, so EXIF metadata (camera model, GPS, capture date) and embedded color profiles are not carried over. Many people prefer this because it strips location data before sharing.