How to use the JPG to PNG tool
- 1
Add your JPG files
Drop one or more .jpg or .jpeg images into the box, or choose them from your phone or computer.
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PNG is already selected
The output is set to PNG for you. PNG is lossless, so there's no quality slider to worry about.
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Download your PNGs
Save each PNG on its own, or download the whole batch as a single ZIP file.
Why use KBSnap’s Image Converter?
Lossless output
The PNG keeps every pixel of your JPG exactly as it is, with no extra compression on top.
Ready for editing
Edit and re-save the PNG as often as you like without the quality loss of re-saving a JPG.
Batch conversion
Convert a whole set of photos in one go and grab them all as a ZIP.
Correct orientation
The camera's rotation is applied, so photos don't come out sideways.
No upload, no account
Your images are converted on your own device and never sent to a server.
Why convert JPG to PNG?
JPG is the default format for photos, so most pictures on your phone and computer are JPGs. Converting one to PNG makes sense in a few specific situations:
- A form or platform asks for PNG. Some upload forms, design templates, printing services and apps accept PNG only, or recommend it for graphics.
- You're going to edit the image several times. Every time a JPG is saved it's compressed again and loses a little detail. Working on a PNG copy avoids that, and you can export a final JPG at the end.
- You plan to remove the background in an editor. JPG can't store transparency, so a cut-out has to be saved as PNG (or WebP) to keep its see-through areas.
- A screenshot or graphic was saved as JPG by mistake. Converting it stops further damage to text and sharp lines while you keep working on it.
An honest note: PNG won't fix a JPG
Many people expect converting a JPG to PNG to “upgrade” it. It doesn't. When the JPG was first saved, some detail was permanently thrown away. The PNG stores the picture exactly as it is now – including any blur, blockiness or colour banding. It simply stops things getting worse.
Two other things to expect:
- The file gets bigger, often a lot bigger. PNG's lossless compression isn't designed for photos, so a photo saved as PNG is usually several times the size of the JPG it came from.
- The background stays the same. Converting doesn't make a white background transparent. If you need a signature on a transparent background, the Signature Resizer can remove the paper and save a transparent PNG.
JPG vs PNG at a glance
| Feature | JPG | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy – small files | Lossless – exact pixels |
| Transparency | Not supported | Supported |
| Size of a typical photo | Small | Much larger |
| Re-saving after edits | Loses a little quality each time | No loss |
| Best for | Photos, email, most upload forms | Screenshots, logos, text, graphics, editing copies |
When to keep the JPG instead
If your goal is a smaller file, a faster upload or sharing photos with friends, stay with JPG – PNG will only make the file heavier. And if a form says “JPG/JPEG only”, upload the JPG as it is.
Need a PNG that also fits a size limit? Convert first, then run it through Compress Image with PNG output: it reduces the number of colours to shrink the file while keeping it a PNG. To change the pixel dimensions as well, use the Image Resizer.
Tips for a clean result
- Start from the original, highest-quality JPG – not a copy that has been sent through a messaging app, which usually compresses photos again.
- Converting removes EXIF metadata such as GPS location and camera details, so the PNG is safer to share publicly.
- Need to go the other way later? PNG to JPG turns PNGs back into compact JPGs.