Image Converter
FreeConvert between PNG, JPG, WebP and more formats instantly in your browser.
Convert images between supported formats directly in your browser. Choose JPG, PNG or WebP as the output format and create a version that better matches the website, application or workflow where the image will be used.
Image conversion changes the file format rather than simply renaming the extension. Different formats handle photographs, graphics, transparency and file size differently, so choosing the right output format can improve compatibility and make the image more suitable for its intended use.
Conversion results depend on the source image and selected output format. Some image properties cannot be represented equally across every format.
Input
Drop an image to convert
Drag & drop or browse files
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF
Max size: 50 MB
Settings
Target Format
Format Guide
LosslessPNG (Best for Graphics)
Supports transparency. Warning: Converting photos to PNG will cause very large file sizes.
Result
Ready for conversion
Upload your file and select the target format in settings.
How it works
Upload your image
Upload a JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP or AVIF image from your device.
Choose output format
Choose JPG, PNG or WebP as the output format. Where available, adjust the quality setting for formats that support it.
Download converted image
Convert the image in your browser, review the result and download the new file in the selected format.
Why use this tool?
Match format requirements
Convert an image when a website, form, application or publishing workflow requires JPG, PNG or WebP instead of the format you currently have.
Choose a suitable format
Photographs, screenshots and graphics do not always benefit from the same format. Conversion lets you choose an output type that better fits how the image will be used.
Control output quality
When the selected output format supports quality adjustment, choose a setting that balances visual detail with the resulting file size.
Convert in your browser
Image conversion is performed locally in your browser, so the file does not need to be uploaded to a server just to change its format.
When Should You Convert an Image?
Website compatibility
Convert an image when your website, CMS or publishing system requires a different file type than the original image.
Product and marketplace images
Some stores and marketplaces accept only certain image formats. Convert product images when the platform does not support the file type you already have.
Photos, screenshots and graphics
Choose a format that better matches the content of the image, such as JPG for many photographs or PNG for graphics that need PNG-specific characteristics.
Modern web workflows
Convert compatible source images to WebP when your website or workflow is designed to use modern web image formats.
Understanding Image Formats and Conversion
An image format defines how pixel data is stored inside a file. JPG, PNG and WebP can all display images, but they use different compression methods and support different image properties.
Converting an image creates a new file encoded in the selected output format. It does not simply change the filename extension.
The result can look similar to the original while having different file-size characteristics or format capabilities. The exact result depends on the source image, output format and any quality setting used.
Lossy vs lossless conversion
Some image formats can use lossy compression, which reduces file size by discarding some image information. Others can use lossless compression, which preserves image data differently but may produce larger files depending on the content.
Converting between formats does not guarantee a smaller file. A format that works well for one photograph may be less efficient for a screenshot, illustration or already-optimized image.
Converting does not improve source quality
Converting an image to another format does not add missing detail or increase the true quality of the source image.
For example, converting a low-quality JPG to PNG can create a PNG file, but it cannot restore detail that was already lost in the JPG.
Format conversion vs compression
Conversion changes the image file format.
Compression focuses on reducing file size.
A conversion may also change file size, but converting an image is not the same as compressing it. If your main goal is only to reduce MB or KB while keeping the same format, an image compressor may be more appropriate.
Choosing the Right Output Format
JPG:
Choose JPG for many photographs and images with continuous colours or gradients. JPG is widely used for camera photos, product images and general web content.
JPG does not represent every image property in the same way as PNG or WebP, so consider the source image before converting.
JPG does not support transparent areas; if transparency matters, choose a format that supports it.
PNG:
Choose PNG for screenshots, interface graphics, illustrations and images where PNG's lossless storage or transparency support is useful.
Converting a photograph to PNG does not automatically improve its quality and can produce a larger file than expected.
WebP:
Choose WebP for modern web use when you want a flexible web-focused format. Depending on how it is encoded, WebP can work well for photographs, graphics and other online images.
Always check the converted result rather than assuming one format will be smaller for every image.
Supported Input and Output Formats
Input
Upload a supported source image and convert it to one of the available output formats. The current converter accepts JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP and AVIF.
Output
Converted images can currently be exported as JPG, PNG or WebP.