JPG vs PNG
JPG vs PNG compared — compression, transparency, quality and file size, plus free converters and an image compressor.
JPG uses lossy compression that shrinks photos at the cost of some detail; PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency, making it best for graphics, logos and screenshots.
JPG vs PNG at a glance
| JPG | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (smaller) | Lossless (larger) |
| Transparency | No | Yes (alpha) |
| Best for | Photographs | Logos, icons, screenshots, text |
| Quality loss | Yes, on each save | None |
| File size | Small | Larger for photos |
When to use JPG
Choose JPG for photographs and large images where small file size matters more than perfect detail or transparency.
When to use PNG
Choose PNG for graphics with sharp edges, text or transparency — logos, icons, UI screenshots — where lossless quality matters.
Tools for JPG & PNG
PNG to JPG Converter
Convert PNG to JPG in your browser with quality control. Files never upload.
Open toolJPG to PNG Converter
Convert JPG to lossless PNG entirely in your browser. Files never upload.
Open toolWebP Converter
Convert WebP ↔ JPG / PNG in your browser. Files never upload. Smaller files for the modern web.
Open toolImage Compressor
Shrink JPG, PNG, or WebP files. Before/after size shown side-by-side. Files never upload.
Open toolJPG vs PNG
Is PNG better quality than JPG?
PNG is lossless so it preserves exact pixels (better for graphics and text), but for photographs JPG looks nearly identical at a fraction of the size. Pick by content, not "quality" alone.
Which is smaller, JPG or PNG?
For photos, JPG is much smaller. For flat-colour graphics, PNG can be smaller and is lossless. Use the image compressor to shrink either further.