Why convert JPG to PNG?
PNG is a lossless format — once converted, no further quality is lost regardless of how many times you save or edit the file. JPG uses lossy compression, meaning every save slightly degrades the image. Converting to PNG is ideal when you need to edit the image further, add transparency, or archive it without quality degradation.
PNG also supports full alpha channel transparency, which allows for transparent backgrounds in logos, icons, and UI elements — something JPG cannot do.
How to convert JPG to PNG online free
Drop your JPG file onto the tool above, or click to browse. The conversion happens instantly in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. No upload to any server — your image stays on your device throughout. Click "Download PNG" to save the converted file. The output PNG will retain the exact same dimensions as your original JPG.
JPG vs PNG — what's the difference?
| Property | JPG | PNG |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | ❌ Not supported | ✅ Full alpha channel |
| File size | Smaller (photos) | Larger (photos) |
| Best for | Photography, web photos | Graphics, logos, editing |
| Re-save quality | Degrades each save | No degradation |
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Frequently asked questions
Does converting JPG to PNG improve image quality? ▾
No. Converting JPG to PNG makes the file lossless going forward, but cannot recover detail lost during the original JPEG compression. The PNG will look identical to the source JPG — just in a lossless container. If your JPG already looks good, the PNG will look good too.
Why is the PNG bigger than my original JPG? ▾
PNG uses lossless compression, which is less efficient than JPEG's lossy algorithm for photographic images. A typical JPG photograph converted to PNG will be 2–5× larger. This is normal. PNG's benefit is quality preservation, not file size. For photographs displayed on the web, JPG or WEBP is generally preferable.
Does PNG support transparency? ▾
Yes. PNG supports full alpha channel transparency — individual pixels can be fully transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque. Since source JPGs don't have transparency, the converted PNG will have a fully opaque background. To add transparency, use a PNG editor after conversion.
Is my image uploaded to a server? ▾
No. This converter runs entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your image is never uploaded, stored, or transmitted to any server. Everything happens locally on your device.
What is the maximum file size this tool supports? ▾
This tool accepts JPG files up to 20MB. Large images may take a few seconds to process as the browser allocates canvas memory, but no server upload timeout applies since all processing is local.