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Image Converter

Use our free image converter to convert images between JPG, PNG, WebP, and more β€” instantly and privately. All conversion happens in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server. No sign-up required.

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6 FormatsJPG PNG WebP GIF BMP TIFF
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Convert your images β€” free and private
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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF β€” up to 20 images at once
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How to use this free image converter

Converting your images takes under 30 seconds. Our free image converter processes everything directly in your browser using the Canvas API β€” your files are never sent to any server, giving you 100% privacy and instant results with no file size limits imposed by server quotas.

1

Drop your images onto the tool or click Select Images to choose files in any supported format.

2

Select your target format β€” JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP β€” using the format buttons.

3

Click Convert Images and see each image instantly converted in your browser.

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Click Download on each image or Download All to save every converted file at once.

Why convert between image formats?

Different image formats were designed for different purposes, and using the wrong format can cost you in file size, compatibility, or visual quality. Our image converter makes it easy to switch between formats in seconds β€” whether you need a transparent background, a smaller file, or a format compatible with a specific platform or tool.

Additionally, Google's PageSpeed Insights actively recommends serving images in next-generation formats β€” specifically WebP β€” for better Core Web Vitals scores. Converting your existing JPG and PNG images to WebP can reduce file sizes by 25–35% with no visible quality difference, which directly improves your website's loading speed and search ranking.

Common image conversion use cases

PNG to JPG

Reduce file size for photos

PNG uses lossless compression, which makes files significantly larger than JPG for photographic content. Converting a photo from PNG to JPG can reduce file size by 60–80% with no perceptible quality difference for most web images. Use this conversion for blog post images, product photos, and any photographic content where transparency is not needed.

JPG to PNG

Add transparency support

JPG does not support transparent backgrounds, which makes it unsuitable for logos, icons, and design assets that need to sit on top of other elements. Converting from JPG to PNG gives you full transparency support, which is essential for branding materials, website overlays, and any graphic that needs a clear background for placement on different colored surfaces.

Any format to WebP

Optimize for web performance

WebP is Google's modern image format that offers better compression than both JPG and PNG while supporting transparency. Converting your images to WebP before uploading to your website can reduce page weight significantly, improving load times and Core Web Vitals scores. All modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge support WebP natively.

BMP or TIFF to JPG

Convert uncompressed files

BMP and TIFF files are uncompressed or minimally compressed formats commonly produced by scanners, medical equipment, and older software. A single BMP or TIFF file can be 10–50 MB, making them impractical for sharing or web use. Converting to JPG typically reduces these files by 90–95% while maintaining excellent visual quality for standard viewing purposes.

JPG to WebP

Speed up your website

If your website already uses JPG images, converting them to WebP is one of the highest-impact performance improvements you can make. WebP files are typically 25–35% smaller than equivalent JPG files at the same visual quality. Google PageSpeed Insights specifically flags JPG images as a performance opportunity and recommends switching to WebP format for web delivery.

PNG to WebP

Smaller files with transparency

One of WebP's key advantages over both JPG and PNG is that it supports transparency like PNG but produces files that are typically 26% smaller than equivalent PNG files. This makes PNG to WebP conversion ideal for logos, icons, and design assets where you need both transparency and the smallest possible file size for fast web delivery.

Image format guide β€” which format should you choose?

Understanding the differences between image formats helps you choose the right output format in our image converter. Each format has specific strengths that make it ideal for certain types of content and use cases.

FormatCompressionTransparencyBest use caseTypical size
JPGLossyNoPhotos, blog images, product photosSmall
PNGLosslessYesLogos, icons, screenshots, graphics with textMedium–Large
WebPBothYesAll web images β€” best overall web formatSmallest
GIFLosslessYes (1-bit)Animated images, simple graphicsSmall–Medium
BMPNoneNoWindows system graphics, raw editingVery large
TIFFLosslessYesPrint, photography archiving, scanningVery large

Pro workflow: convert your image to the right format first using this tool, then compress it with our Image Compressor for the smallest possible file size before uploading to your website.

Converting from a lossy format (JPG) to a lossless format (PNG) does not recover lost quality β€” it only increases the file size. Always start from the original high-resolution source file when converting for best results.

Frequently asked questions about image conversion

Are my images uploaded to a server when I convert them?+
No β€” all image conversion happens entirely within your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images are never sent to any server, never stored anywhere outside your device, and never transmitted over the internet. This makes our free image converter 100% private and secure. You can convert sensitive images, client files, or personal photos with complete confidence that they never leave your computer.
Does converting an image reduce its quality?+
It depends on the conversion direction. Converting from a lossless format (PNG, TIFF) to a lossy format (JPG, WebP lossy) will involve some quality reduction, though this is typically imperceptible at standard quality settings. Converting from JPG to PNG does not improve quality β€” it only increases the file size, since the data discarded during JPG compression cannot be recovered. For best results, always convert from the highest-quality source file available rather than from an already-compressed version.
What is the best format to use for website images?+
WebP is the best overall format for website images in 2024. It offers 25–35% smaller file sizes than JPG at equivalent quality and supports transparency like PNG, all with full support across modern browsers. Google PageSpeed Insights and Core Web Vitals scoring specifically recommend WebP for web delivery. If you must support very old browsers that predate WebP support, JPG remains the best choice for photos and PNG for graphics requiring transparency.
Can I convert multiple images at once?+
Yes β€” our free image converter supports batch conversion. You can select or drop up to 20 images at once and convert them all to the same target format in a single click. Each image is processed individually in your browser, and you can download converted files one by one or all at once using the Download All button. All images in a batch are converted to the same output format, which you select before clicking Convert.
Why is my PNG file larger after converting to PNG from JPG?+
This is expected behavior. JPG uses lossy compression that discards image data, producing small files. PNG uses lossless compression that preserves every pixel, producing larger files. When you convert a JPG to PNG, the converter takes the existing pixel data from the JPG (which has already had some data discarded) and stores it in PNG's lossless format β€” which naturally results in a larger file. If file size is your priority, keep the image as JPG or convert it to WebP instead of PNG.
Does WebP work on all browsers?+
Yes β€” WebP is supported by all modern browsers as of 2024, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari (since version 14), Edge, and Opera. This means that for the vast majority of web users worldwide, WebP images will display correctly. The only browsers that do not support WebP are very old versions of Internet Explorer and older Safari versions on iOS 13 and below. Given that these browsers represent less than 2% of global web traffic, WebP is safe to use for virtually all web publishing purposes.
This image converter processes all images locally in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. No images are transmitted to any server. Downloaded files are converted versions of your originals β€” always keep a backup of original files before converting. GIF animation is not preserved during conversion. Results may vary depending on browser and image content.
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