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How to Convert PNG to JPG?

Step No.1: First, you need to upload the PNG image that you want to convert into JPG file format. For this, drag and drop or click on the 'Choose File' button. Your device file manager will open, navigate to the PNG image you want to convert, select it and upload it.

Step No.2: After uploading your PNG image, simply click on the 'Click To Start' button to start the PNG to JPG conversion. It may take a few seconds to complete.

Step No.3: Once the processing is done, a preview of your converted JPG image (result) will appear on the screen, click on the 'Download JPG' button. Your converted JPG file will start downloading.

What are PNG and JPG File Formats?

Both JPG and PNG are image file formats. JPG format is commonly used for camera-clicked real-life photos, while PNG is a better option for graphics and illustrations. The full form of JPEG is 'Joint Photographic Experts Group' and the full form of PNG is 'Portable Network Graphics'. Read more about JPG and PNG file formats below.

PNG File Format: PNG images have '.png' file extension. If there is '.png' at the end of the image file name, it means that the image is in PNG file format. PNG file format is a lossless file format, which means PNG images will always retain their original image quality no matter how many times you edit and save them. PNG images offer higher image quality that's an advantage but, at the cost of being larger in file size. PNG file format has the added advantage of its ability to support transparent parts in an image (For example, an image with transparent background), while JPG file format is unable to do this.

JPG File Format: JPG (Or JPEG) images have '.jpg' file extension. If there is '.jpg' at the end of the image file name, it means that the image is in JPG file format. JPEG file format is a lossy file format, which means the image quality of a JPG image decreases every time you edit and save them. This is why JPGs are of less file size compared to PNGs, this makes JPG images faster to upload and download. JPG images have the advantage of being storage effective, at the cost of compromised image quality.

When do you need to Convert PNG to JPG?

You may need to convert your PNG image to a JPG image because of the following reasons:

Compatibility: Let's say you have a PNG image and you want to upload that image somewhere, but that website or app only supports JPG file uploads. In that case, you have no other choice than to convert your PNG image to a JPG image.
Sharing: As PNG images are larger in file size, it consumes more time as well as more internet data to share PNG images on social media or somewhere else. So it is a smarter option to convert PNG images into JPG images before sharing.
Storage: Convert your PNG to JPG if your priority is lesser file size, not the image quality. JPG or JPEG images are of lesser file size as compared to PNG images. As soon as you convert your PNG to JPG, you will see the file size decreases. You can further decrease the file size by compressing that converted JPG with our JPG image compressor tool.
Upload and Download: As PNG images are larger in file size, uploading and downloading them consumes more time as well as more internet data. So it is better to convert your PNG images into JPG images before uploading and downloading.
Real-Life images: PNG is a better option for graphics, while JPG is a more preferred file format for real-life images which are clicked with a Camera. For example photos of people, places, and objects.
Remove Transparency: If you have a transparent PNG and you do not want it to be transparent anymore, then convert it into JPG because JPG file format does not support transparency. After conversion, your image will not remain transparent.

Does Converting PNG to JPG Decrease Quality?

Yes, converting your PNG to JPG will decrease the image quality. This happens because JPG or JPEG is a compressed file format, PNG needs to be compressed for it to be converted as JPG.

Does Converting PNG to JPG Decrease File Size?

Yes, the image file size will decrease when converting PNG to JPG. JPG images are in general of less file size as compared to PNG images. As the image quality decreases while converting PNG to JPG, the file size of the image also decreases which is a good thing.

Can you Reverse PNG to JEPG Conversion?

Yes, you can reverse PNG to JPG conversion into the original PNG file format again. For that, upload your converted JPG file to our JPG to PNG Converter Tool which is another tool offered by us, this tool will convert the JPG file back to a PNG file. Although it is possible, but it is not recommended to change the image file format again and again because multiple conversions may disturb the image quality.

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