Convert Images Between JPG and PNG Formats

Understanding when to use JPG vs PNG can significantly impact your image quality and file size.

JPG vs PNG: When to Use Each

Use JPG For:

• Photographs - Real-world images with many colors
• Web images - Smaller file sizes for faster loading
• Email attachments - Compressed files for easy sharing
• Social media - Most platforms prefer JPG

Use PNG For:

• Graphics with text - Sharp edges stay crisp
• Logos - Transparency support
• Screenshots - Lossless quality
• Images with transparency - PNG supports alpha channels

File Size Comparison

The same image can have very different file sizes:

| Format | Best For | Transparency | Compression |

|--------|----------|--------------|-------------|

| JPG | Photos | No | Lossy |

| PNG | Graphics | Yes | Lossless |

How to Convert

• Upload your image (JPG or PNG)
• Select your target format
• Click convert
• Download the new file

Quality Considerations

• JPG to PNG: No quality loss, but larger file size
• PNG to JPG: Some quality loss, but smaller file size

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