Convert PNG to JPEG Online Free
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Why convert PNG to JPEG?
- ✓JPEG may offer better features for your specific use case
- ✓Convert for compatibility with specific software or platforms
- ✓Optimize file size or quality based on your needs
- ✓Prepare images for different output formats or workflows
How to convert PNG to JPEG
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Drag and drop your PNG file onto the converter, or click to browse your files.
Select JPEG as output
Choose JPEG from the format dropdown. The converter will automatically detect your file type.
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Your file is processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. No upload needed.
Download your file
Click the download button to save your converted JPEG file.
About PNG format
PNG is a lossless image format that supports transparency, making it ideal for web graphics, logos, and images requiring crisp edges. Developed as a patent-free alternative to GIF, PNG uses efficient compression while preserving every pixel of the original image. It's the go-to format for screenshots, graphics with text, and images where quality cannot be compromised.
Pros
- +Lossless compression preserves image quality
- +Full transparency support with alpha channel
- +Excellent for graphics with sharp edges and text
Cons
- -Larger file sizes than lossy formats like JPEG
- -Not ideal for photographs
- -No animation support (use APNG or GIF instead)
About JPEG format
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is identical to JPG - the different extension is simply a historical artifact from early file system limitations. Both formats use the same compression algorithm and produce identical results. JPEG remains the standard for digital photography and web images due to its excellent compression and universal support.
Pros
- +Identical to JPG with universal support
- +Efficient compression for photographs
- +Widely recognized file extension
Cons
- -Same limitations as JPG (lossy, no transparency)
- -Some older systems prefer .jpg extension
- -Quality loss with repeated editing