Convert PNG to JPG for smaller, universal JPEGs—this PNG to JPG converter (also PNG to JPEG) fills transparent areas with a color you choose and supports batch PNG uploads.
Portable Network Graphics
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Our PNG to JPG converter is a simple yet powerful tool for a very common task. While PNG is a fantastic format for web graphics and logos, JPG is the king of photographs and universal compatibility. This tool bridges the gap, allowing you to convert your PNG files into high-quality JPGs, giving you full control over the two most important factors in this conversion: background color and quality.
The number one reason for this conversion is to handle transparency. PNG files have an "alpha channel," which allows parts of the image to be fully transparent. The JPG format **does not support transparency**. So, what happens to those transparent pixels?
Our tool solves this by letting you choose a background color. By default, it's set to white (`#FFFFFF`), which is the most common choice. When you convert, our tool creates a new image, fills it with your chosen color, and then places your PNG image on top. The result is a flat JPG file with no transparency, perfect for sharing, printing, or using in any application that doesn't support PNGs.
We've designed the process to be fast and intuitive:
Understanding the difference helps you know why you're converting:
You might notice that sometimes, your converted JPG is **larger** than your original PNG. This is normal! PNGs are extremely efficient at compressing simple graphics with large areas of flat color (like a logo). When you convert that simple graphic to a JPG, the JPG compression algorithm isn't as efficient for that *type* of image, which can result in a larger file. Conversely, if you convert a complex PNG *photograph*, the resulting JPG will be dramatically smaller.
Your trust is important to us. All image conversions happen in a secure, automated environment. We use SSL encryption for all file transfers, and we **permanently delete all uploaded PNGs and converted JPGs** from our servers after one hour. We never see, share, or store your files. This service is 100% free, with no watermarks or limits.
Semi-transparent edges blend against your chosen color. White is common for marketplaces; dark gray helps previews on light UI. Mismatched backgrounds create halos.
If the PNG sits on variable backgrounds, keep PNG/WebP or export multiple JPEGs per background rather than one compromise flatten.
After JPG export, compress JPG for email or CMS limits.
1. Click 'Select PNG Files' to upload your images. 2. Choose a background color to replace any transparency. 3. Set your desired JPG quality (85 is recommended). 4. Click 'Convert to JPG' and download your files.
The JPG format does not support transparency. Our tool will fill any transparent areas with the solid background color you choose. The default color is white.
No, the JPG file format itself does not support transparency. If you need to maintain transparency, you should convert to a format like WebP or keep the original PNG.
This can happen with simple images (like logos or icons). PNG is "lossless" and very good at compressing flat colors. JPG is "lossy" and designed for photos. For simple graphics, the JPG version can sometimes be larger than the highly-optimized PNG.
PNG is a 'lossless' format, while JPG is 'lossy'. This means some data is discarded to make the JPG file smaller. However, at a quality setting of 85 or 90, the difference in quality is usually invisible to the human eye.
This converter is specialized for **changing PNG to JPG**. If you have other formats, we have the right tool for you! Please use our WebP to JPG converter for modern web images or our HEIC to JPG converter for iPhone photos.
Yes, our PNG to JPG converter is 100% free. You can convert unlimited images, including batch conversions, without any watermarks or signups.
Yes, our tool supports batch processing. You can select multiple PNG files from your computer, and the tool will convert all of them to JPG simultaneously.
Yes. All images are transferred over a secure SSL (HTTPS) connection. Your uploaded PNGs and converted JPGs are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers after one hour.
Yes, we offer a separate 'JPG to PNG' tool. However, please note that converting a JPG to a PNG will not restore any transparency that was lost. It will simply save the image in a lossless format.
We recommend a quality setting of 85. This provides the best balance of small file size and high image quality. You can set it higher (up to 100) for maximum quality at the cost of a larger file, or lower (e.g., 70-80) for even smaller files if you're willing to accept minor quality loss.