JPG to PNG Converter
Convert JPG and JPEG images to PNG. Your images are processed locally in your browser.
Convert JPG to PNG Online
HandyKitz converts JPG and JPEG images to PNG directly in your browser. Your images are processed locally and are not uploaded to our server.
Why convert JPG to PNG?
PNG uses lossless compression and is widely supported by image editors, browsers and other applications. Converting to PNG can be useful when you want to continue editing an image without applying another round of JPEG compression.
Does converting JPG to PNG improve image quality?
No. Converting a JPG to PNG does not restore detail that was already lost through JPEG compression. The PNG keeps the image at its current quality without adding another JPEG compression step.
Practical example
PNG is useful for further editing without another lossy JPEG save. Converting a photo does not recover detail or make its background transparent.
Convert a 1200 × 800 JPG to PNG before editing it in another app. The output keeps the same pixel dimensions, but the file size may increase.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the PNG larger than my JPG?
Lossless PNG often stores photographs less compactly than JPG. Compare the displayed sizes instead of assuming conversion will reduce storage.
Will the PNG automatically have a transparent background?
No. Conversion keeps the decoded image pixels; it does not identify or remove a background.
Can I replace the filename extension instead?
Renaming .jpg to .png does not change the encoded image. Use conversion when an application requires actual PNG data.