What is JPG to PNG and how does it work?

JPG to PNG is a free online tool from HuntPDF. Convert JPG images to lossless PNG. You upload a file, the work happens on our servers, and you download the result. There is nothing to install and no account to create.

How do I use JPG to PNG online?

Upload your JPG file using the box above — drag it in, browse for it, or bring it in from Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. A preview appears so you can check you've picked the right file. Press convert, then download your PNG. You can rename it first if you'd like.

Is my file secure when I use JPG to PNG?

Yes. The file you send to JPG to PNG travels over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is processed automatically on our servers. It is never made public, never shared with anyone, and nobody reads it.

Does HuntPDF store my files after JPG to PNG has run?

No. Your upload is deleted the moment JPG to PNG finishes with it, and the file it produces is removed as soon as you have downloaded it, or when you upload another file, or when you close the page. Nothing is kept, and nothing is used to train anything.

Will the original quality and formatting be maintained?

Yes. JPG to PNG is built to leave your content exactly as it is — only the change you asked for is applied. Nothing else about the file is altered or re-compressed.

Can I use JPG to PNG on mobile?

Yes. JPG to PNG works in any modern browser on phones and tablets — iPhone, iPad or Android — with nothing to install. You can upload straight from your device or from your cloud storage.

Can I rename my file before downloading it from JPG to PNG?

Yes. The file JPG to PNG gives you back keeps the name of the file you uploaded by default. If you'd rather call it something else, edit the name in the field next to the download button before you save it.

Do I need to install any software to use JPG to PNG?

No. There is nothing to download, install or sign up for — JPG to PNG is used from your browser and does the work on our servers, so it behaves the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

How long does JPG to PNG take?

Most files are finished in a few seconds. A large or page-heavy file takes a little longer, because JPG to PNG runs on our servers rather than on your device — but you won't be waiting around. You can upload files up to 250MB.

Is JPG to PNG free to use?

Yes. JPG to PNG is free, with no signup, no watermark on the result and no daily limit for normal use.

Why convert JPG to PNG?

Mainly for editing and design work. PNG does not lose detail when it is saved again, and it can hold a transparent background, which JPG cannot.

Will JPG to PNG make my background transparent?

No. The conversion changes the file format only. To take the background out, use Remove Background on the PNG afterwards.

Why is my PNG bigger than the JPG?

JPG discards some detail to keep files small, while PNG stores every pixel exactly. The same photo therefore takes more space as a PNG.

Can I convert several JPGs to PNG at once?

Yes. A whole shoot of product photos can go in one batch, and you get one PNG back for each JPG.

Can I pick a different format instead of PNG?

Yes. The list also offers WebP, HEIC and PDF, and under More formats you will find TIFF, GIF, AVIF and BMP.

Does it work with iPhone HEIC photos?

Yes. The converter reads HEIC as well, so iPhone photos turn into PNG in exactly the same way.

JPG to PNG Converter – Free Online, No Signup

Drop your file on the target

Several files · up to 260 MB each · deleted after processing

Drop your files here

Choose files

JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, GIF, BMP, AVIF
Images to one PDF
Up to 260 MB per file

Converted on our secure servers over HTTPS. Your files are deleted automatically after processing.

JPG to PNG converts JPG photos into PNG images, the format most design tools, slide templates and icon sets expect. A small shop owner might convert a product photo to PNG before cutting out its background, and a teacher might convert scanned worksheets because a learning platform only takes PNG uploads.

How to convert JPG to PNG

Drop your JPG files on the page or choose them from your device, Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. You can add several at once, each up to 260 MB. PNG is already at the top of the Convert to list and marked Recommended, so one click converts the batch. Each image gets its own download with the same name and a .png ending.

When JPG to PNG makes sense

PNG is lossless, so saving it again does not add the blocky artefacts a JPG picks up each time it is re-saved. That matters if you plan to edit a picture several times, put text over it, or pass it back and forth between designers.

PNG can also hold transparency. Converting a JPG does not make its background see-through on its own, but it gives you a file that can carry a transparent background, so HuntPDF's Remove Background tool is a natural next step.

What to expect from JPG to PNG

PNG files are usually larger than the JPGs they came from, sometimes several times larger for detailed photos. That is normal. If size matters more than editing, keep the JPG, or run the PNG through Compress Image afterwards.

The picture keeps its pixel dimensions, so a 4000 by 3000 photo stays 4000 by 3000. Use Resize Image if you need something smaller for a web page or an email signature.

Frequently asked questions

Why convert JPG to PNG?: Mainly for editing and design work. PNG does not lose detail when it is saved again, and it can hold a transparent background, which JPG cannot.
Will JPG to PNG make my background transparent?: No. The conversion changes the file format only. To take the background out, use Remove Background on the PNG afterwards.
Why is my PNG bigger than the JPG?: JPG discards some detail to keep files small, while PNG stores every pixel exactly. The same photo therefore takes more space as a PNG.
Can I convert several JPGs to PNG at once?: Yes. A whole shoot of product photos can go in one batch, and you get one PNG back for each JPG.
Can I pick a different format instead of PNG?: Yes. The list also offers WebP, HEIC and PDF, and under More formats you will find TIFF, GIF, AVIF and BMP.
Does it work with iPhone HEIC photos?: Yes. The converter reads HEIC as well, so iPhone photos turn into PNG in exactly the same way.