PNG to JPG

What it does

Converts PNG images to JPG, which is far smaller for photographs. You choose the quality, and the colour that replaces any transparent background.

How to use it

1. Choose your PNG files, drop them onto the page, or paste a screenshot from the clipboard.
2. The format is already set to JPEG. Set the quality, and the background colour if the image has transparency.
3. Check the size of each result in the list, then press Download, or Download all as zip.

This page is the Convert image tool with JPEG chosen for you. To make a PNG smaller without changing its format, use Compress image.

Questions

Why would I convert a PNG to JPG?

Size. A PNG of a photo can be five to ten times larger than a JPG that looks the same. If an upload form has a size limit, or an email attachment is too big, converting the photo to JPG usually solves it.

When should I keep the PNG?

For screenshots, text, logos and line art. JPG blurs sharp edges and adds faint smudges around text. PNG keeps them crisp, and for that kind of picture the PNG is often the smaller file anyway.

What happens to a transparent background?

JPG cannot be transparent, so the transparent parts are filled with a colour. It is white unless you choose another with "Background for transparent areas".

What quality should I use?

Around 85% for photos you want to keep looking good. 70% is fine for the web. The list shows the size of each result, so you can move the slider and see what you save.