Convert JPG to PNG Online
Need to turn a JPG file into PNG? JPG (also written JPEG) is the world's most widely supported photo format. It uses lossy compression that throws away detail the eye barely notices, which keeps photographic files small while staying compatible with virtually every device, browser and app. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges. Converting from JPG to PNG bridges the two: you keep the picture, but in a format that fits where you are taking it.
Drop a JPG file or browse
Up to 16 MB
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Why convert JPG to PNG?
People convert JPG to PNG when they need wider compatibility or a better fit for the job: PNG adds transparency support; PNG keeps every pixel and supports transparency. img.now keeps the full resolution and uses high-quality encoding so the result stays sharp.
| JPG | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Raster photo | Raster graphic |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
What to expect converting JPG to PNG
Expect the file to grow 3-6x: a 1 MB JPG often becomes a 3-6 MB PNG because PNG is lossless.
No new detail is added (the JPG was already lossy), but no further quality is lost and edges stay crisp from here on.
Use it when you need a lossless master to edit repeatedly, or a format that supports transparency.
Skip it for sharing photos online, where the larger PNG wastes bandwidth for no visible gain.
About JPG and PNG
JPG
JPG (also written JPEG) is the world's most widely supported photo format. It uses lossy compression that throws away detail the eye barely notices, which keeps photographic files small while staying compatible with virtually every device, browser and app.
- Opens everywhere - Universal support
- Small files for photographs
- Ideal for email, web and sharing
PNG
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges.
- Lossless - No quality loss
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Sharp on text, lines and flat colour
Convert JPG to PNG in three steps
Upload your JPG
Drop in a JPG file from your device, up to 16 MB. JPG files are read automatically.
We convert it to PNG
img.now re-encodes your image as PNG at full resolution on our servers - No quality lost to resizing.
Download the PNG
Grab the result instantly. It is also saved to your files so you can come back to it.
Do more with your PNG
Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.
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JPG to PNG - Questions
What is a JPG file?
Why convert JPG to PNG instead of keeping JPG?
Will I lose quality converting JPG to PNG?
Is converting JPG to PNG free?
Will the quality drop when I convert JPG to PNG?
Do you keep my files?
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