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Convert JPEG images to lossless PNG format online for free.

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Drag & drop JPEG images here, or click to browse
JPEG files — Max 25 MB per file — 100 MB total
or paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V)

How to Use This Tool

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Upload Your JPEG Images

Click the upload area, drag and drop files, or paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V). Accepts JPEG/JPEG files up to 25 MB each, 100 MB total, and up to 10 files at once.

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Convert

Click Convert or Convert All. Each image is processed with a progress spinner on its thumbnail. The conversion happens instantly in your browser — no upload needed.

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Review Results

Each thumbnail shows 'Image Converted' with the format change (JPEG → PNG). The smart label above the grid displays overall file size statistics.

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Download

Download a single converted PNG directly, or download all converted images as a ZIP archive. Files keep their original names with the extension changed to .png.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does converting JPEG to PNG improve image quality?

No. Converting JPEG to PNG preserves the current quality without any further loss, but it cannot restore details that were discarded during the original JPEG compression. Think of it as freezing the image in its current state — no better, no worse, but safe from further degradation.

Why is my PNG file so much larger than the JPEG?

PNG uses lossless compression, which preserves every pixel exactly. This results in larger files compared to JPEG's lossy compression, which achieves smaller sizes by discarding imperceptible details. For photographs, PNG files are typically 2-5x larger than their JPEG counterparts.

Will my converted PNG have transparency?

No, not automatically. The converted PNG will have the same opaque content as the original JPEG. However, PNG supports transparency, so you can open the converted file in an image editor (like Photoshop, GIMP, or Canva) and remove backgrounds or add transparent areas.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs 100% in your browser. Your images never leave your device. The conversion happens locally using your browser's built-in Canvas API. No data is transmitted, no cookies are used, and no third-party services have access to your files.

What is the maximum file size?

Each file can be up to 25 MB, with a total limit of 100 MB across all uploaded files. You can upload up to 10 JPEG images at once.

Can I convert PNG back to JPEG?

Yes, use our PNG to JPEG Converter tool for that. Keep in mind that converting to JPEG applies lossy compression, so some quality will be lost. The conversion is not perfectly reversible.

Why would I convert JPEG to PNG instead of keeping JPEG?

Common reasons include: needing transparency support for logos or overlays, preventing further quality loss during editing, preparing images for print workflows that require lossless formats, or creating pixel-perfect screenshots where JPEG artifacts would be visible.

Does this tool strip EXIF data?

Yes. The conversion process re-renders the image through a canvas element, which does not preserve EXIF metadata (camera settings, GPS, date) from the original JPEG. If you need to preserve metadata, use a dedicated metadata editor after conversion.

Can I convert other formats to PNG?

This tool is optimized for JPEG-to-PNG conversion. If you need to convert other formats like WebP, BMP, GIF, or TIFF to PNG, use our Image Converter tool which supports 11 different output formats.

Will my images be saved if I close the browser?

Yes. Your uploaded images and conversion results are automatically saved in your browser's IndexedDB storage. When you return to this page, everything is restored exactly as you left it. Click Clear All to remove all stored data.

What Is JPEG to PNG Converter?

JPEG to PNG Converter is a free browser-based tool that converts your JPEG (JPEG) images into PNG format. JPEG uses lossy compression — great for small file sizes, but it discards image data permanently. PNG is a lossless format that preserves every pixel exactly, making it ideal for graphics, screenshots, logos, and any image where quality matters more than file size.

Everything runs 100% in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server. You can convert up to 10 JPEG files at once, compare file sizes, and download results individually or as a ZIP archive.

Features Explained

Lossless Conversion

JPEG to PNG conversion preserves the current state of your image without any further quality loss. While the original JPEG compression cannot be reversed, converting to PNG ensures no additional data is discarded during future edits or saves.

Transparency Support

PNG supports full alpha channel transparency, which JPEG does not. After converting to PNG, you can open the file in an image editor and add transparent areas — useful for logos, icons, and overlays that need to blend seamlessly with any background.

Batch Processing

Upload and convert up to 10 JPEG images at once. Each file is processed individually with its own progress indicator, so you can track the status of every image. All files are converted in a single pass.

Drag & Drop Upload

Drag JPEG files directly from your file explorer onto the upload area. You can drop multiple files at once. The tool validates each file and shows an error if a file exceeds the 25 MB size limit or if the maximum of 10 files is reached.

Clipboard Paste

Press Ctrl+V to paste a JPEG image directly from your clipboard. This is useful for quickly converting screenshots or images copied from other applications without saving them to disk first.

ZIP Download

When converting multiple images, download all results as a single ZIP archive. Each file inside keeps its original name with the extension changed to .png. For a single image, the download is a direct PNG file.

Auto-Save Progress

Your uploaded images and conversion results are saved automatically in your browser using IndexedDB. If you accidentally close the tab or refresh the page, everything is restored exactly as you left it. Click Clear All to remove all stored data.

No Quality Settings Needed

Unlike JPEG, PNG is a lossless format — there is no quality slider because PNG preserves every pixel exactly as-is. The conversion is straightforward: your JPEG image is rendered at full resolution and saved as a pixel-perfect PNG.

EXIF Metadata Stripping

Converted images automatically have EXIF metadata (camera settings, GPS coordinates, date, orientation) removed during canvas re-encoding. This protects your privacy when sharing images online.

Who Is This Tool For?

Graphic Designers

Convert JPEG mockups and drafts to PNG for further editing with transparency support. PNG is the standard working format in Photoshop, Figma, and Sketch for layered compositions.

Web Developers

Convert JPEG images to PNG when you need transparency for overlays, logos, or UI elements. PNG is essential for images that must blend seamlessly with different page backgrounds.

Logo & Brand Designers

Convert JPEG logo drafts to PNG for transparent backgrounds. Logos need to work on any surface — websites, business cards, merchandise — and PNG's alpha channel makes that possible.

Content Creators

Convert JPEG thumbnails and graphics to PNG for editing in Canva, Figma, or Photoshop. PNG preserves quality through multiple edits, unlike JPEG which degrades with each save.

Social Media Managers

Convert JPEG graphics to PNG for platforms that benefit from sharp text and edges. PNG prevents the blurry text artifacts that JPEG compression creates on social media templates.

Photographers

Convert select JPEG photos to PNG when you need lossless archival copies or when preparing images for print production where no further compression is acceptable.

E-commerce Sellers

Convert JPEG product photos to PNG to add transparent backgrounds for marketplace listings. Products on white or transparent backgrounds look more professional on Amazon, Etsy, and Shopify.

UI/UX Designers

Convert JPEG screenshots and assets to PNG for pixel-perfect mockups. PNG's lossless quality ensures every pixel is preserved when inserting screenshots into design files.

Students & Teachers

Convert JPEG diagrams and charts to PNG for presentations and documents. PNG preserves sharp text and lines that JPEG tends to blur, making diagrams more readable.

Technical Writers

Convert JPEG screenshots to PNG for documentation and manuals. PNG produces cleaner text in screenshots and supports transparency for callout overlays and annotations.

Game Developers

Convert JPEG textures and sprites to PNG when you need transparency support or lossless quality for game assets. PNG is the standard format for 2D game art with alpha channels.

Print Professionals

Convert JPEG images to PNG for print workflows that require lossless intermediate files. PNG prevents the cumulative quality loss that occurs when JPEGs are repeatedly opened and saved.

Marketing Teams

Convert JPEG ad creatives to PNG for layered editing and transparent overlays. PNG banners and graphics maintain sharp edges on text and logos across all display sizes.

Architects & Engineers

Convert JPEG diagrams, floor plans, and rendered visualizations to PNG for precise documentation where line clarity and text readability are critical.

Non-Profit & NGO Workers

Convert JPEG logos and graphics to PNG for transparent overlays on donation pages, event banners, and social media posts that need to work on any background color.

Freelancers

Batch convert client JPEG files to PNG as part of your workflow. No Photoshop needed — drag, drop, convert, and download up to 10 files at once.

Email Marketers

Convert JPEG graphics to PNG when your email template needs transparent images or when you want to preserve sharp text on buttons and headers.

Video Editors

Convert JPEG stills and overlays to PNG for video compositing. PNG's transparency support is essential for lower thirds, watermarks, and overlay graphics in video editing software.

Event Planners

Convert JPEG venue photos and invitation graphics to PNG for transparent overlays on event websites and digital invitations that blend with any background design.

Small Business Owners

Convert your JPEG logo to PNG so it works on any background — your website header, social media profiles, email signatures, and printed materials.

App Developers

Convert JPEG screenshots and icons to PNG for app store listings, splash screens, and in-app assets that require lossless quality or transparency support.

Podcast Hosts

Convert JPEG cover art to PNG for editing with transparent backgrounds or for platforms that require PNG format for podcast artwork.

Journalists

Convert JPEG photos to PNG for documentation and archiving where lossless quality prevents further degradation through editorial workflows.

Healthcare Professionals

Convert JPEG medical images and diagrams to PNG for lossless archival in electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.

JPEG vs PNG: When to Convert

FeatureJPEGPNG
CompressionLossy — discards imperceptible detailsLossless — every pixel preserved
File SizeSmaller, especially for photosLarger, but pixel-perfect
TransparencyNo transparency supportFull alpha channel support
Best ForPhotographs, web images, social mediaLogos, icons, graphics, screenshots
Color Depth24-bit true color (16.7M colors)Up to 48-bit true color
Sharp EdgesMay show artifacts on hard edgesPixel-perfect, no artifacts
EditingQuality degrades with each re-saveNo quality loss on re-save
Browser SupportUniversalUniversal
MetadataRich EXIF, IPTC, XMP dataLimited (tEXt chunks)
Use CaseFinal delivery of photosWorking files, transparency, precision

Tips for Converting JPEG to PNG

Convert when you need transparency

The main reason to convert JPEG to PNG is to gain transparency support. After conversion, open the PNG in an image editor to remove backgrounds or add transparent areas for logos and overlays.

Convert before editing, not after

If you plan to edit an image multiple times, convert to PNG first. Each time you save a JPEG, it loses more quality. PNG preserves every pixel through unlimited edits and re-saves.

Expect larger file sizes

PNG files are typically 2-5x larger than JPEG for photographic images. This is the trade-off for lossless quality. If file size is critical and you don't need transparency, JPEG may be the better choice.

Use for screenshots and text

Screenshots with text, code, or UI elements look significantly better as PNG. JPEG compression creates visible blurring around sharp text edges that PNG completely avoids.

Keep your original JPEGs

Converting JPEG to PNG doesn't restore quality lost during the original JPEG compression. The PNG will be a perfect copy of the JPEG — not of the original uncompressed source. Always keep originals.

Use for logos and icons

Logos, icons, and brand graphics should always be in PNG (or SVG) format. The sharp edges and flat colors in these graphics are exactly what PNG handles best and JPEG handles worst.

Use batch mode for efficiency

If you have multiple JPEGs to convert, upload them all at once. Convert All processes every image in a single pass, and Download All packages them into a ZIP for easy handling.

Check if conversion is necessary

Not every JPEG needs to be converted. If the image is a photograph that doesn't need transparency or further editing, keeping it as JPEG saves storage space without any quality benefit.

Convert for print production

Print workflows often require lossless formats as intermediate files. Converting JPEGs to PNG prevents the cumulative quality degradation that happens when JPEGs pass through multiple editing and saving cycles.

Use for web overlays

If you need an image to overlay on different colored backgrounds — like a header graphic on a dark and light theme — convert to PNG first, then edit out the background for a transparent version.

Privacy & Security

This tool runs 100% in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server. All conversion happens locally on your device using the browser's built-in Canvas API.

Images are stored in your browser's IndexedDB so they persist across page refreshes. This data lives only on your computer and is never transmitted. EXIF metadata (camera info, GPS, orientation) is automatically stripped from converted images. Click Clear All to remove all stored data immediately. No cookies are used, no analytics track your files, and no third-party services have access to your images.