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How to convert PNG to JPG

JPG files are usually much smaller than PNG and are accepted almost everywhere. The one catch is that JPG cannot store transparency, so you choose the colour that fills those areas.

Steps

1. 1

   Open PNG to JPG

   Go to the tool and add your PNG.

2. 2

   Choose the background

   Under Background behind transparent areas pick a colour. White is the default.

3. 3

   Set the quality

   A Quality of 85 is a good balance. Lower it for a smaller file.

4. 4

   Convert and download

   Run the tool and download the JPG.

Tips

• Keep the PNG if you may need the transparent background again.
• If you want the smallest web image, try Convert to WebP.
• Screenshots and logos with sharp edges can look softer as JPG. Use a higher quality for them.

Questions

What happens to transparent areas?

They are filled with the background colour you choose, because JPG cannot hold transparency.

Does it reduce quality?

JPG compresses with some loss. At a quality of 85 the difference is hard to see for most pictures.