Convert PNG to JPG Online
PNG is a lossless raster image format built to replace GIF with better compression, full alpha transparency, and broad color profile support. JPEG is a ubiquitous lossy image format designed for photography and complex imagery. AnyConvert converts PNG to JPG securely without installing desktop software.
PNG to JPG Converter
Convert your PNG files to JPEG format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why convert PNG to JPG?
Switching from PNG helps you avoid larger file sizes than modern lossy formats for photographic images. JPG excels at excellent compression for photographs and gradients with modest file sizes, making it a better fit when clients or platforms expect web-ready photos, product imagery, and marketing assets.
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) also offers universal support across browsers, devices, email clients, and cms platforms. That means your converted files stay useful for web-ready photos, product imagery, and marketing assets and email attachments where bandwidth matters.
PNG strengths
- Lossless compression that preserves sharp edges and text perfectly
- Full alpha transparency support, including partial transparency (alpha channel)
- Widespread browser and operating system support without additional codecs
JPG advantages
- Excellent compression for photographs and gradients with modest file sizes
- Universal support across browsers, devices, email clients, and CMS platforms
- Embedded EXIF metadata for camera settings, orientation, and color profiles
Key differences
| Feature | PNG | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency / Alpha | Supports alpha channel | No transparency support |
| Typical file size | Moderate (lossless compression) | Compact (lossy compression) |
| Best suited for | User interface assets, logos, and icons that need crisp edges and Charts, diagrams, and text-heavy graphics shared online | Web-ready photos, product imagery, and marketing assets and Email attachments where bandwidth matters |
| Standard | Open, royalty-free specification | Open, royalty-free specification |
Before you convert
- Keep a backup of your original file before converting so you can roll back if needed.
- Decide on a background color for transparent areas—JPG fills them with solid color during conversion.
- Review known pain points: Does not support embedded animation (unlike GIF or APNG variants). Adjust your source file accordingly.
Quality tips
- Use the resize controls to match the pixel dimensions your project actually needs.
- Preview the background fill—set it to white, black, or brand colors so transparent elements look intentional.
- Start with a high-quality setting (85–90%) and only reduce it if file size targets demand it.
- Download the result immediately and open it in the target application to verify everything matches expectations.
Where JPG fits best
Once you have the converted file, you can plug it straight into web-ready photos, product imagery, and marketing assets, email attachments where bandwidth matters, and digital camera exports and social media sharing. JPG is the format teams expect in those environments, so you spend less time re-exporting or explaining compatibility issues.
Common JPG use cases
- Web-ready photos, product imagery, and marketing assets
- Email attachments where bandwidth matters
- Digital camera exports and social media sharing
Tools that open JPG
- Adobe Lightroom
- Capture One
- Darktable
Frequently asked questions
Does converting PNG to JPG reduce quality?
Yes, JPG uses lossy compression. Start with the highest quality setting available and compare the converted file against your original. If you need a perfect copy, keep the PNG source as an archive.
What happens to transparent pixels when I move from PNG to JPG?
Because JPG does not store transparency, the converter applies a solid background. Choose the background color that matches your design system or add a new layer in an editor before uploading.
Is there a file size limit for converting PNG?
Yes—uploads up to 150 MB convert reliably in the browser. For larger assets, split them into smaller segments first so the process stays responsive.