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Image Converter Online Free

Convert images between JPG, PNG, and WebP instantly — free, private, 100% in your browser

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JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC — max 20MB

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What Is an Image Converter?

An image converter changes the file format of an image — for example, converting a JPG to PNG, or a PNG to WebP — without changing the pixel dimensions. Each image format has different characteristics: JPEG uses lossy compression for photos, PNG uses lossless compression for graphics, and WebP is a modern format that achieves the best file size for web use.

This tool converts between JPG, PNG, and WebP in your browser. No server upload, no account required. Supports HEIC (iPhone photos) as input.

How to Convert an Image Online — 3 Steps

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Click the upload area or drag and drop your image. Accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC (iPhone photos). Files up to 20MB supported.

  2. 2

    Select the output format

    Choose JPG, PNG, or WebP from the format selector. The conversion happens automatically. Switch formats instantly to compare output.

  3. 3

    Download the converted image

    The converted file downloads with the correct extension. The original file is unchanged. Convert as many images as you need — free, no limit.

Image Format Comparison — JPG vs PNG vs WebP

FormatCompressionTransparencyFile sizeBest for
JPEG / JPGLossy❌ NoSmallPhotos, email, print, govt forms
PNGLossless✅ YesLargeLogos, screenshots, graphics, icons
WebPBoth✅ YesSmallestWeb images, CMS, React/Next.js

When to Convert Each Image Format

Convert to JPG when…

The destination requires JPEG: email attachments, government form uploads, print workflows, older CMS that strips other formats. JPG is universally supported — every application, device, and browser opens JPG files.

Convert to PNG when…

You need transparency (logo on a colored background, UI element with transparent areas), exact color accuracy without compression artifacts, or lossless quality for screenshots and graphics. PNG is ideal for anything that is not a photograph.

Convert to WebP when…

You are uploading images to a website, WordPress, or any modern web platform. WebP is 25–35% smaller than JPEG at the same visual quality. All modern browsers support WebP. Converting blog photos and hero images to WebP improves page load speed.

Convert HEIC to JPG when…

You have iPhone photos (.heic files) that need to be shared or uploaded. Most platforms, apps, and government portals do not support HEIC. Upload the HEIC file here — it converts to JPG automatically during the conversion process.

Does Converting Change Image Quality?

JPG → PNG

  • ·No quality loss (PNG is lossless)
  • ·File size becomes much larger
  • ·Existing JPEG artifacts are preserved
  • ·Transparency is added (solid white background if original had none)

JPG → WebP

  • ·Slight quality change (lossy → lossy)
  • ·File size 25–35% smaller than JPG
  • ·Visually identical at comparable quality
  • ·Best choice for web performance

PNG → JPG

  • ·Quality change (lossless → lossy)
  • ·Transparency is lost (replaced by white)
  • ·File size drops significantly
  • ·Not suitable for logos with transparent backgrounds

Convert Images for Specific Platforms

WordPress

WordPress 5.8+ accepts WebP uploads natively. Convert JPG blog photos and hero images to WebP before uploading for 30–35% smaller files. Use PNG only for logos and graphics that require transparency or exact color rendering.

Email clients

Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail do not support WebP. Always attach JPG for photos. For inline email images (newsletters, marketing), JPG at quality 80 gives the best size-to-compatibility ratio. Avoid PNG — too large for email.

Shopify / eCommerce

Shopify automatically converts uploaded images to WebP for browsers that support it. Upload JPG at full resolution — Shopify handles optimization. For product images on other platforms, WebP at 800–1200px gives the best load time.

Government & exam portals

Most government portals in India, UK, and US require JPG/JPEG format specifically. HEIC (iPhone) and WebP are not accepted. Upload your HEIC or PNG file here, convert to JPG, then upload to the portal.

Privacy — No Upload Required

All image conversion runs in your browser using the native Canvas API. Your images are never uploaded to any server, never stored, and never analyzed. Safe for converting sensitive images — ID documents, medical scans, personal photos — without privacy risk.

Frequently Asked Questions