How PNG to JPG conversion works
PNG is great for transparency and crisp edges, but it can be heavy. JPG is smaller and more convenient for everyday sharing. This tool redraws each PNG on a canvas and exports it as a compressed JPG, all inside your browser.
When to use this tool
Use the PNG to JPG tool whenever you:
- Need smaller image files for web, email or apps that prefer JPG.
- Prepare screenshots or photos to upload where PNG is too heavy.
- Share images with people or tools that expect JPG instead of PNG.
- Want lighter copies for everyday use while keeping your original PNGs as the “master” files.
If you need to go the other direction later, you can use JPG to PNG Converter to get a PNG copy again (it won’t restore the original PNG data). For modern web delivery, try PNG to WEBP Converter.
Step-by-step: from PNG to ready JPG
Converting your images follows a short, repeatable routine:
- Add your PNG images. Drag files into the drop area or click to choose them.
- Adjust JPG quality. Use the slider to balance clarity and file size.
- Decide on metadata. Keep basic info like dates and orientation if you want.
- Convert. Start the conversion; everything happens locally in your browser.
- Save your JPGs. Save them one by one or use “Save all JPGs”.
Privacy, limits and how this tool treats your images
FileYoga is built around a simple rule: your files stay with you. This PNG to JPG converter follows that rule closely.
Local-only conversion
Images are processed in your browser. We do not upload, scan or store your files on FileYoga servers.
No hidden copies
When you clear the list or close the tab, the tool stops using your files and does not save copies on a server.
No artificial limits
No paywalls or quotas. The only limits come from your device’s memory and your browser.
No account required
Use the converter without signing up. Open the page, convert your images, and leave when you are done.
Practical limits to know about:
- Transparency: JPG does not support transparent pixels. Transparent areas in PNG become a solid background in the JPG output.
- Lossy compression: JPG trades some detail for smaller size. Very low quality can cause blocky artifacts and banding.
- Device memory: huge images and big batches can hit browser RAM limits. If it slows down or fails, convert in smaller groups.
JPG quality and compression
JPG is a lossy format, which means smaller files come from stronger compression. The slider in this tool controls how much compression is applied. Higher quality usually means larger files with fewer artifacts; lower quality shrinks the file more, but can soften fine detail or introduce blockiness.
Best for fast sharing and uploads. Works well for everyday photos and screenshots where small size matters.
A strong default. Keeps details clean for most images while still cutting PNG file size significantly.
Best when you want minimal artifacts (product photos, gradients, text-heavy screenshots). Files will be larger.
If you see artifacts around text or sharp edges, raise the quality. If files are still too large for an upload, lower it slightly.
What happens to photo information
Images can include extra information such as date/time and orientation. This tool lets you choose whether to:
- Keep basic metadata: helpful for sorting images by date or keeping them upright automatically.
- Remove metadata: useful when sharing images publicly or when you want leaner, more anonymous files.
If you are posting images publicly, turning metadata off can be a simple privacy win.
Practical tips for smoother conversions
- Use JPG for photos. Photos usually shrink dramatically compared to PNG.
- Keep PNG for logos. If you need transparency or perfect edges, keep a PNG version as the master file.
- Check one sample. Convert a single file first and review it at 100% zoom for artifacts.
- Convert in batches. If your browser slows down, split a huge set into smaller groups.
Troubleshooting
- My PNG files won’t add to the list. Confirm the files end with .png. If they came from a chat app, re-save them to Files/Photos first, then try again.
- Conversion starts but some files fail. Split large batches into smaller groups and close heavy tabs. Browser memory is the most common limiter.
- The JPG looks blurry or blocky. Increase the quality setting and convert again. Text-heavy screenshots often need higher values.
- The background turned white. JPG does not support transparency. Transparent areas in PNG must become a solid background in the JPG output.
- Colors look slightly different. Some apps render color profiles differently. Test the JPG in another viewer and keep quality moderate-to-high for gradients.
- Images look rotated wrong. Enable “Keep basic metadata (date & orientation)” and convert again so orientation is preserved.
Frequently asked questions
No. Conversion happens locally in your browser. FileYoga does not upload, scan or store your PNG or JPG files on a server.
Yes, JPG is lossy. Higher quality settings keep images looking clean, while lower settings shrink size more but can introduce artifacts.
JPG does not support transparency. Transparent areas in your PNG will become a solid background in the JPG output.
High quality settings, very large dimensions, and noisy images can keep JPG sizes high. Lower the quality slightly or resize the image before converting if needed.
Photos often look fine at Balanced/High. Text-heavy screenshots usually need High/Maximum to avoid blur and blocky edges.
If “Keep basic metadata” is enabled, the tool aims to preserve helpful basics like date and orientation. Turning it off produces leaner output with less metadata.
FileYoga doesn’t set quotas. In practice, very large images and big batches depend on your device’s memory. If it slows down, convert in smaller groups.
No. Once saved as JPG, you can’t perfectly reconstruct the original PNG. Keep your original PNG files as masters and use JPG copies for sharing.
Keep PNG when you need transparency (logos/icons) or pixel-perfect edges. Use JPG when you mainly need smaller files for web, email, and everyday sharing.