How to Change PNG to JPG on Windows
PNG is lossless, meaning every pixel is stored exactly, and it supports full transparency. Add your PNG file to the box below and it turns into a JPG instantly, on your own Windows PC, without anything being uploaded.
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Converted on your device. Your photos never leave your browser.
The steps: Change PNG to JPG on Windows
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Open this page in Edge, Chrome or Firefox on your PC.
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Drag the file from File Explorer onto the box above, or click the box to browse to it.
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Your JPG is ready the moment the file is added. Lower the Quality if you'd like a lighter file.
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Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
What happens to your image going from PNG to JPG
- JPG can't store transparency, so see-through parts of the PNG are filled in white instead of going black.
- JPG is a lossy format. The Quality slider begins at 90%, which is indistinguishable from the original for almost any photo; slide it down for a smaller file and the preview shows the new size before you save.
PNG vs JPG in brief
- PNG is lossless, meaning every pixel is stored exactly, and it supports full transparency. That suits screenshots, logos and graphics perfectly, but a photo saved as PNG is often several times larger than the same shot as a JPG.
- JPG (or JPEG) is the photo format that works almost everywhere. Lossy compression keeps files small, but there's no transparency and each re-save throws away a little more detail.
Windows PC tips
- Because nothing gets installed, it works on office and school PCs where you aren't allowed to add software.
PNG vs JPG
| PNG | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy, with adjustable quality |
| Transparency | Yes, with a full alpha channel | No – see-through areas turn into a solid colour |
| Animation | No (editors rarely support APNG) | No |
| Ideal for | Screenshots, logos and graphics with text or see-through areas | Photos to share, email or upload |
| Works on | Everywhere | Everywhere |
Questions & answers
Does changing PNG to JPG lower the quality?
At the 90% default you won't be able to tell. JPG is lossy, so very low settings can bring blur or blocky edges.
Can I do a whole batch of PNG files?
Yes. Add as many as you want; each is converted separately, and Download all bundles them into a single ZIP.
Do my photos get sent anywhere?
No. Your browser does the conversion with your device's own processor, so your photos stay with you. Once the page has loaded you could even switch off your internet connection.
Where do I find the converted file on my Windows PC?
Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
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