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
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
Select the output format
Choose JPG, PNG, or WebP from the format selector. The conversion happens automatically. Switch formats instantly to compare output.
- 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
| Format | Compression | Transparency | File size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPEG / JPG | Lossy | ❌ No | Small | Photos, email, print, govt forms |
| PNG | Lossless | ✅ Yes | Large | Logos, screenshots, graphics, icons |
| WebP | Both | ✅ Yes | Smallest | Web 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.
Specific Format Converters
Need a specific conversion? Use the dedicated converter for each format pair:
JPG to PNG
JPEG → lossless PNG
PNG to JPG
PNG → JPEG
JPG to WebP
JPEG → modern WebP
WebP to JPG
WebP → universal JPEG
PNG to WebP
PNG → smaller WebP
WebP to PNG
WebP → lossless PNG
HEIC to JPG
iPhone photos → JPEG
HEIC to PNG
iPhone photos → PNG
HEIC to WebP
iPhone photos → WebP
BMP to PNG
BMP → web-ready PNG
TIFF to PNG
TIFF → compressed PNG
ICO to PNG
Icon → standard PNG
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.