Images conversion
Convert PNG to JPG
Updated Jul 2026
PNG is a lossless format used for screenshots, logos, and UI graphics, while JPG is a compact format that opens on nearly every browser, phone, and printer. To convert PNG to JPG, open the file in a converter and export it as JPG. Doing this on your own computer means the image never has to leave your machine.
- Extension
- .png
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Screenshots, logos, UI assets
- Transparency
- Supported
- Extension
- .jpg
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- The universal photo format
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
Convert PNG to JPG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert PNG to JPG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the PNG file, or a whole folder of them, at once.
- Choose JPG as the output format, and set a quality level if you want a smaller file.
- Convert. The JPGs are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
PNG vs JPG: what actually changes
| PNG | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Larger, especially for photos | Much smaller, since it compresses the image |
| Quality | Lossless, pixel-perfect | Very good, with a small one-time loss on export |
| Transparency | Yes, supports a transparent background | No, transparent areas get filled in with a solid color |
| Best for | Screenshots, logos, UI graphics, text-heavy images | Photos and anything you need to share or upload widely |
| Opens everywhere | Yes, but some older tools and print workflows prefer JPG | Yes, one of the most widely supported image formats |
| Metadata | Minimal | Can carry EXIF data like date and camera info |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert PNG to JPG when you're sharing photos, uploading images to a site with size limits, or attaching pictures to an email, since JPG compresses much smaller than PNG.
Keep the PNG original if the image has a transparent background or is a screenshot, logo, or diagram with sharp text and edges, since JPG can't hold transparency and its compression can blur fine lines.
Why not just use an online converter?
PNG files are often screenshots, which can quietly contain far more than you intended, like an open inbox, a chat thread, or account details in the background. When you convert PNG to JPG through an online tool, that image gets uploaded to a stranger's server before you get anything back. Converting on your own computer means the screenshot never leaves your machine.
Questions
Does converting PNG to JPG lose quality?
Yes, a little. JPG uses lossy compression, so there's a small, one-time quality loss on export. For photos it's usually invisible, but for screenshots with sharp text or thin lines it can introduce slight blurring or artifacts.
What happens to transparent areas when I convert PNG to JPG?
JPG doesn't support transparency, so any transparent background in the PNG gets filled in with a solid color, usually white. If you need to keep transparency, stay with PNG or use a format like WebP instead.
Why would I convert a PNG to JPG instead of keeping it as PNG?
Mainly file size. A PNG of a photo can be several times larger than the same image saved as JPG, which matters when you're emailing pictures, uploading to a site with limits, or just trying to save space.
Can I convert PNG to JPG without uploading my images?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so it never travels over the internet. That's worth knowing if your PNGs are screenshots that might contain personal information.
Morphjet converts PNG, JPG, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.