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JPG to PNG Converter

Convert JPEG images to lossless PNG format. Get a pixel-perfect copy for editing without further quality loss. Free, instant, and private — nothing is uploaded.

Why convert JPG to PNG?

JPEG uses lossy compression — every time you save a JPEG, quality is lost. If you plan to edit an image multiple times, converting it to PNG first creates a lossless version that won't accumulate quality loss with each re-save. PNG is also required when you need to add a transparent background, which JPEG cannot support.

Common use cases for JPG to PNG

  • Adding transparency — Remove a background and save with alpha channel. JPEG cannot store transparency; PNG can.
  • Avoiding re-compression — Convert to PNG for a lossless "master" before further editing in Photoshop or similar tools.
  • Screenshots and UI elements — Software that exports UI designs or screenshots may require PNG format.
  • Logos and icons — PNG preserves sharp edges and flat colors better than JPEG for graphic elements.

Will PNG be higher quality than the original JPG?

No — converting JPG to PNG does not recover quality that was lost during the original JPEG compression. The PNG will be a pixel-perfect, lossless copy of the JPEG — meaning it captures exactly what the JPG contains, without any further degradation. Any compression artifacts already present in the JPEG remain in the PNG.

Frequently asked questions

No. PNG stores a lossless copy of whatever the JPEG contains, but it cannot recover quality that was already lost during JPEG encoding. Any JPEG artifacts (blockiness, color banding) are preserved as-is in the PNG output. The benefit of PNG is that subsequent saves and edits won't cause additional quality loss.
Yes — significantly. A 200 KB JPEG typically becomes a 600 KB to 2 MB PNG, because PNG stores every pixel losslessly. This file size increase is the expected trade-off for getting a lossless, editable copy.
This tool converts the format but does not add transparency automatically. After downloading the PNG, open it in an image editor (Photoshop, GIMP, Canva, or Remove.bg) to remove the background and add transparency. The PNG format will store your transparent background correctly.
Generally no — for photos, JPEG is the better sharing format because it's significantly smaller and universally compatible with email, messaging apps, and social media. PNG's lossless quality is most valuable in editing workflows, not for final delivery of photographic content.