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Convert PNG to JPG Online

Need to turn a PNG file into JPG? 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. 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. Converting from PNG to JPG bridges the two: you keep the picture, but in a format that fits where you are taking it.

PNG JPG

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Up to 16 MB

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PNG vs JPG: format comparison

Why convert PNG to JPG?

People convert PNG to JPG when they need wider compatibility or a better fit for the job: JPG flattens transparency onto a solid background; JPG compresses much smaller for sharing and the web; JPG opens on every device and app. img.now keeps the full resolution and uses high-quality encoding so the result stays sharp.

PNGJPG
TypeRaster graphicRaster photo
CompressionLosslessLossy
TransparencyYesNo
AnimationNoNo

What to expect converting PNG to JPG

File size

A 12 MP screenshot or graphic typically falls from ~6-8 MB as PNG to ~0.8-1.5 MB as JPG, roughly 5-8x smaller.

Quality

JPG is lossy, so flat colour, text and sharp edges may show faint halos; photographs look identical.

Best used when

Use it for photos and rich images you will email, post or attach where size matters.

Think twice when

Keep the PNG for logos, screenshots with text, or anything that needs transparency.

Converting PNG to JPG with img.now

About PNG and JPG

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

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

Convert PNG to JPG in three steps

1

Upload your PNG

Drop in a PNG file from your device, up to 16 MB. PNG files are read automatically.

2

We convert it to JPG

img.now re-encodes your image as JPG at full resolution on our servers - No quality lost to resizing.

3

Download the JPG

Grab the result instantly. It is also saved to your files so you can come back to it.

Do more with your JPG

Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.

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PNG to JPG - Questions

What is a PNG file?
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.
Why convert PNG to JPG instead of keeping PNG?
People convert PNG to JPG when they need wider compatibility or a better fit for the job: JPG flattens transparency onto a solid background; JPG compresses much smaller for sharing and the web; JPG opens on every device and app. img.now keeps the full resolution and uses high-quality encoding so the result stays sharp.
Will I lose quality converting PNG to JPG?
img.now keeps the full resolution. JPG is a compressed format, so we encode at high quality to keep it sharp. Note that JPG does not keep transparency, so any transparent areas become a white background.
Is converting PNG to JPG free?
You can try img.now on the free plan. Paid plans add higher limits, faster processing and longer file storage.
Will the quality drop when I convert PNG to JPG?
We keep the original resolution and use high-quality encoding. JPG is a compressed format, so we use a high quality setting to keep it sharp.
Do you keep my files?
Files are processed on our servers and saved to your account. Free files are removed after 24 hours; paid plans keep them longer.

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