Convert to and from JPG/JPEG

JPG/JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a widely-used lossy compression format perfect for photographs and complex images. It achieves small file sizes by removing image data that's less noticeable to the human eye.

To convert JPG/JPEG to PNG, upload your JPG/JPEG file using our converter above, select PNG as the output format, and click convert. This conversion happens entirely in your browser with complete privacy.

No, JPG/JPEG does not support transparency. If you need transparent backgrounds, convert your JPG/JPEG to PNG, WebP, or another format that supports transparency.

Use JPG/JPEG for photographs, complex images with many colors, web images where file size matters, and digital camera outputs. It's ideal when you want good quality with smaller file sizes.

JPG/JPEG and JPEG refer to the same format. JPG is simply a shortened file extension used because older systems had 3-character extension limits. The format and quality are identical.

For web use, 80-90% quality provides good balance between file size and visual quality. For print, use 95-100% quality. For thumbnails or previews, 60-75% may be sufficient. Our converter lets you preview and adjust quality settings.

Yes! HEIC offers better compression than JPG/JPEG with similar quality, making files about 50% smaller. However, HEIC has limited browser support, so it's mainly useful for Apple devices and modern applications.

JPG/JPEG artifacts appear as blocky patterns or blurriness, especially around sharp edges and text. This happens when quality settings are too low or when repeatedly saving/editing the same JPG/JPEG file. Use higher quality settings or convert to PNG for editing.

Progressive JPG/JPEG files load in multiple passes, while baseline loads top-to-bottom. Our converter automatically handles both types. You can choose the output type in advanced settings - progressive for web use, baseline for compatibility.

WebP offers 25-35% better compression than JPG/JPEG with the same visual quality, plus supports transparency. This means faster loading websites and reduced bandwidth usage. All modern browsers now support WebP format.