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Image Converter: JPG, PNG and WebP

Convert an image to JPG, PNG or WebP. The conversion happens in your browser, so your image isn't uploaded anywhere.

This tool runs in your browser. Your image is converted on your device and isn't uploaded to ClearCut or anywhere else.

Choose a format

Preview of the image you chose
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90%

Higher quality keeps more detail and makes a larger file.

Your image is converted

Preview of the converted image

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How to convert an image

  1. Choose an image

    Drag a JPG, PNG or WebP file onto the tool, or pick one from your device. Your browser opens it locally.

  2. Pick a format

    Choose JPG, PNG or WebP. For JPG and WebP you can set the quality, and for JPG you can pick a fill colour for transparent areas.

  3. Download the result

    Your browser re-saves the image in the new format. Check the preview and the file size, then download it.

Supported formats

The converter supports the three most common image formats on the web. It doesn't open or create other formats.

Formats the Image Converter can open and create
FormatOpenSave asGood to know
JPGYesYesBest for photos. No transparency.
PNGYesYesLossless, keeps transparency. Large for photos.
WebPYesMost browsersSmaller files, keeps transparency. Some browsers, including Safari, can't create WebP.

The maximum file size is 25 MB, and images can be up to 16 megapixels (for example 4096 × 4096 pixels). HEIC, GIF, TIFF, SVG, AVIF and RAW files aren't supported.

Good to know before you convert

Converting re-saves your image, so a few things change along the way.

  • Transparency and JPG: JPG can't store transparent areas, so they're filled with a solid colour. Choose PNG or WebP to keep transparency.
  • Quality can't be restored: converting a JPG to PNG won't bring back detail that JPG compression removed. The PNG will simply store the image as it is now.
  • File size can go up: PNG stores every pixel exactly, so a photo converted from JPG to PNG is usually much larger.
  • Metadata isn't kept: details such as camera settings and location data aren't copied to the new file.
  • Animation isn't kept: an animated WebP becomes a still image of its first frame.
  • Colours may shift slightly: photos with wide-gamut colour profiles are saved in the browser's standard colour space, which can slightly change very saturated colours.

For a deeper look at the formats, read JPG vs PNG vs WebP: which image format should you use?

Image Converter FAQ

Is my image uploaded?

No. The Image Converter reads and converts your image in your browser, and the converted file is created on your device. This is different from ClearCut's Background Remover, which uploads images to our servers for processing.

Which formats can I convert between?

You can open JPG, PNG and WebP images and save them as JPG, PNG or WebP. Saving as WebP needs a browser that can create WebP files. If yours can't, the option is disabled and the tool tells you why.

Can I convert a PNG with a transparent background to JPG?

Yes, but JPG can't store transparency, so the transparent areas are filled with a colour you choose (white by default). To keep the transparency, convert to WebP or keep the image as a PNG.

Will converting reduce the quality?

Saving as JPG or WebP uses lossy compression, so some detail is lost. At the default quality of 90% the difference is usually hard to see. Saving as PNG doesn't lose any further detail, but it can't restore detail that was already lost.

Why is my converted PNG larger than the original JPG?

JPG throws away detail to make files small, while PNG stores every pixel exactly. The same photo as a PNG is therefore often several times larger. If you want a smaller file, WebP or the Image Compressor is a better choice.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes. Files can be up to 25 MB and up to 16 megapixels. The work happens on your device, and some browsers, especially on phones, can't handle larger images.

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