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Image Format Converter

Convert your images between different formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF)

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Drag & drop images here or click to browse

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and other image formats

About Image Format Conversion

Different image formats serve different purposes, and converting between them can help optimize your images for specific use cases. Our Image Format Converter allows you to easily convert your images between popular formats like JPG, PNG, WebP, and more.

Common Image Formats

JPG/JPEG

Best for photographs and complex images with many colors. JPG uses lossy compression, meaning some image quality is sacrificed to reduce file size.

Pros: Small file size, widely supported

Cons: No transparency, lossy compression

PNG

Best for images that require transparency or have text, line art, or sharp edges. PNG uses lossless compression, preserving image quality.

Pros: Supports transparency, lossless quality

Cons: Larger file size than JPG

WebP

Modern format developed by Google that provides both lossy and lossless compression. Offers smaller file sizes than JPG and PNG with comparable quality.

Pros: Smaller file size, supports transparency

Cons: Not supported by all older browsers

GIF

Best for simple animations and images with few colors. Limited to 256 colors.

Pros: Supports animation, widely supported

Cons: Limited color palette, can be large for complex images

When to Convert Image Formats

  • Convert JPG to PNG when you need transparency
  • Convert PNG to JPG to reduce file size (when transparency is not needed)
  • Convert to WebP for web optimization (smaller files with good quality)
  • Convert from specialized formats to more widely supported ones for sharing

How Our Converter Works

Our Image Format Converter works entirely in your browser - your images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security. The tool uses the HTML5 Canvas API to read your image and convert it to your desired format.

You can adjust quality settings for formats that support it, and convert multiple images at once for batch processing.