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Convert to JPG

20+ converters — images, documents, and RAW camera files to universally compatible JPG

Convert to PNG

Lossless conversions with transparency support

Convert to WebP

Modern web format — 25–35% smaller than JPG at the same quality

Convert to SVG

Trace raster images to scalable vector graphics

Convert to ICO

Create favicons, desktop icons, and Windows application icons

Convert to PDF

Create PDF documents from images for sharing, printing, and archival

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Cross-format conversions, animation, and format-specific tools

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Format-Specific Compressors

Common Use Cases

Web Optimization

Convert JPG/PNG to WebP for 25–35% smaller files. A 500 KB JPG becomes ~330 KB WebP or ~250 KB AVIF with no visible quality loss.

Social Media

Resize and convert images for Instagram (1080×1080), Facebook (1200×630), Twitter/X (1600×900). JPG/PNG accepted everywhere.

iPhone HEIC

Convert Apple HEIC/HEIF photos to universally compatible JPG or PNG. Share with Windows and Android users without compatibility issues.

Print & Publishing

Convert to TIFF or PDF at 300 DPI for professional print output. TIFF preserves maximum quality with CMYK color support.

Logo & Icon

Trace PNG logos to scalable SVG vectors. Convert to ICO for website favicons. SVG scales to any size without quality loss.

Email & Sharing

Compress images for email attachments under 25 MB. JPG at quality 80–85% is visually identical to 100% but 60–70% smaller.

Photography

Convert camera RAW files (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG) to JPG for sharing. Develop RAW photos without Lightroom or Photoshop.

Design & Editing

Convert PSD, EPS, AI files to editable PNG or JPG. Extract layers from Photoshop designs for use in web and print projects.

Image Formats Explained

Not all image formats serve the same purpose. Each has different compression methods, features, and ideal use cases. Here is a detailed comparison of the most popular image formats:

Format Type 12 MP Size Transparency Animation Browser Best For
JPG Lossy ~3 MB No No Universal Photos, universal compatibility. Every device, browser, and app supports JPG. The default image format.
PNG Lossless ~22 MB Yes No Universal Screenshots, graphics with text, logos, transparency. Lossless quality with larger file sizes.
WebP Both ~1.8 MB Yes Yes 97%+ Modern websites. 25–35% smaller than JPG with transparency support. The best web image format today.
AVIF Both ~1.2 MB Yes Yes 92%+ Next-gen web format. 50% smaller than JPG. Best compression available but slower encoding.
HEIC Lossy ~2.5 MB Yes Yes Safari only Apple devices. Default iPhone camera format. 50% smaller than JPG but limited cross-platform support.
SVG Vector N/A Yes Yes Universal Logos, icons, illustrations, charts. Scales to any size without quality loss. Text-based XML format.
GIF Lossless N/A (256) Yes Yes Universal Simple animations, memes, icons. Limited to 256 colors. Not suitable for photographs.
TIFF Lossless ~37 MB Yes No No Professional print, archival, medical imaging, GIS. Maximum quality, very large files.
BMP Uncompressed ~37 MB No No No Legacy Windows format. Uncompressed raw pixel data. Mostly obsolete — use PNG instead.
ICO Lossless N/A Yes No Universal Favicons, Windows desktop icons, application icons. Contains multiple sizes in one file.

Bottom line: JPG is the universal photo format. PNG is the go-to for screenshots and transparency. WebP offers the best balance of size and features for the web. SVG is the standard for scalable graphics. AVIF and HEIC are newer formats with better compression but limited support.

Quality & File Size Comparison

How much space can you save by converting formats or adjusting quality? This chart shows real file sizes for a typical 12 MP photograph (4000×3000 pixels):

12 MP Photo — Format & Quality Comparison

TIFF (lossless)
37 MB
37.0 MB
PNG (lossless)
22 MB
22.0 MB
JPG Q100
9 MB
9.0 MB
JPG Q95
5 MB
5.0 MB
JPG Q85
3 MB
3.0 MB
JPG Q80
2.4 MB
2.4 MB
HEIC
2.5 MB
2.5 MB
WebP (lossy)
1.8 MB
1.8 MB
AVIF (lossy)
1.2 MB
1.2 MB
Key insight: JPEG at quality 80–85% is visually identical to 100% for most photos, yet 60–70% smaller. WebP saves another 25–35% on top of that. AVIF delivers the best compression overall — a 500 KB JPG becomes ~330 KB WebP or ~250 KB AVIF. Stripping EXIF metadata can save an additional ~26% on phone photos.

Lossy vs Lossless Image Formats

Image formats fall into two fundamental categories based on how they handle compression. Understanding the difference is key to choosing the right format:

Lossy Compression

Lossy formats (JPG, HEIC, lossy WebP, lossy AVIF) permanently discard image data to achieve dramatically smaller file sizes. The compression algorithm identifies details that are less visible to the human eye — subtle color gradients, high-frequency noise, fine textures — and removes them. At high quality settings (Q85+), the loss is imperceptible to most viewers.

  • Advantages: Much smaller files (5–20x vs uncompressed), fast to transfer and load, sufficient quality for most use cases
  • Disadvantages: Quality degrades with each re-save, not suitable for editing workflows, artifacts visible at low quality
  • Best for: Photos, web images, social media, email attachments, any final-output image

Lossless Compression

Lossless formats (PNG, TIFF, lossless WebP, BMP) preserve every pixel exactly as the original. The file can be opened, edited, and re-saved unlimited times without any quality degradation. File sizes are larger because no data is discarded.

  • Advantages: Perfect quality preservation, unlimited re-editing, ideal for archival
  • Disadvantages: 5–10x larger than lossy equivalents, slower to transfer and load
  • Best for: Screenshots, graphics with text, logos, source files for editing, archival copies, medical imaging

Vector Graphics

SVG is neither lossy nor lossless in the traditional sense. It stores images as mathematical shapes and paths rather than pixel data. This means SVG files scale to any resolution without quality loss and typically have tiny file sizes. However, SVG is only suitable for graphics made of shapes, text, and paths — not for photographs.

Aspect Lossy (JPG, HEIC) Lossless (PNG, TIFF) Vector (SVG)
File size Small (3 MB for 12 MP) Large (22–37 MB for 12 MP) Tiny (1–100 KB)
Quality loss Yes, each re-save None None (resolution-independent)
Transparency No (JPG) / Yes (HEIC) Yes Yes
Photos Excellent Good (but large) Not suitable
Graphics/logos Artifacts on edges Perfect Perfect (scalable)

2026 Image Format Recommendations

The image format landscape has shifted significantly. Here are the current best practices for choosing the right format:

Use Case Best Format Alternative Why
Web photos WebP AVIF / JPG WebP has 97%+ browser support and is 25–35% smaller than JPG. AVIF offers even better compression (50% smaller) at 92%+ support but slower encoding. JPG for legacy fallback.
Photography JPEG Q80–85% WebP JPEG at 80–85% quality is visually identical to 100% but 60–70% smaller. This is the sweet spot where compression artifacts are imperceptible on photos.
Transparency PNG WebP PNG is the universal choice for transparent images. WebP supports transparency too with smaller files but slightly less compatibility (97% vs 100%).
Logos & icons SVG PNG SVG scales perfectly on any screen density (retina, 4K, 8K) with tiny file sizes. Use PNG only if the logo is photographic or very complex.
Print TIFF / PDF JPG Q95+ TIFF preserves maximum quality and supports CMYK at 300 DPI. PDF is standard for print-ready documents. JPG at Q95+ is acceptable for most print jobs.
Social media JPG / PNG WebP All platforms accept JPG and PNG. Platforms re-compress uploads, so start at Q90+ or use PNG for graphics with text. WebP support is growing.
Animations WebP / MP4 GIF WebP animated images are 50–80% smaller than GIF. Converting GIF to MP4 saves up to 98%. GIF is universally supported but much larger.
Favicons ICO / PNG SVG ICO contains multiple sizes (16, 32, 48 px) in one file. Modern browsers also support SVG favicons for crisp icons at any resolution.
Screenshots PNG WebP PNG preserves sharp text and UI elements perfectly. JPG creates visible artifacts around text edges and hard lines.
Archival PNG / TIFF RAW Lossless formats preserve full quality for future editing. RAW is best for photography archival with maximum flexibility.

Platform Compatibility

Which image format works on which platform? This table shows native support — no third-party software or browser extensions needed:

Platform JPG PNG WebP GIF SVG HEIC AVIF Best Choice
Windows Yes Yes Win 10+ Yes Browser Extension Partial JPG / PNG
macOS Yes Yes macOS 11+ Yes Browser Yes macOS 13+ JPG / PNG
Linux Yes Yes Via libs Yes Browser Via libs Via libs JPG / PNG
iOS Yes Yes iOS 14+ Yes Safari Yes iOS 16+ HEIC / JPG
Android Yes Yes Android 4.0+ Yes Browser Android 10+ Android 12+ JPG / WebP
Chrome Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes WebP / AVIF
Safari Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Safari 16+ WebP / HEIC
Social media Yes Yes Partial Yes No No No JPG / PNG

Key takeaway: JPG and PNG are the only formats with truly universal support across all platforms, devices, browsers, and applications. For the web, WebP offers the best combination of compatibility (97%+) and file size savings. When in doubt, convert to JPG for photos or PNG for graphics.

How Image Conversion Works

Converting images with Convertio takes three simple steps:

  • Upload your file — drag and drop or click to browse. We accept all major image formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, GIF, TIFF, BMP, SVG, PSD, EPS, ICO, and camera RAW files (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG). Maximum file size: 100 MB.
  • Choose output format and settings — select your target format. Optionally adjust quality, resize dimensions, or enable advanced settings. Our defaults are optimized for the best quality-to-size ratio.
  • Download your file — conversion takes seconds. Your file is ready to download immediately. All files are transmitted via encrypted HTTPS and automatically deleted from our servers within 2 hours.

No registration, no software installation, no watermarks. Works on any device with a web browser — Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android.

Which Converter Do I Need?

Not sure which tool fits your use case? Here is a quick guide based on what you are starting with:

I have… Use When to use
iPhone photos HEIC to JPG Apple devices save photos as HEIC by default. Convert to JPG for universal sharing, email, and uploads.
PNG screenshots PNG to JPG Screenshots, design exports, and web-downloaded PNGs. JPG reduces file size by 50–80%.
Web images (WebP) WebP to JPG Images saved from websites in Google's WebP format. Convert for editing in Photoshop, sharing, or printing.
Scanned documents TIFF to JPG Large TIFF scans from document scanners. JPG is 10–20x smaller while keeping text readable.
Logo for web PNG to SVG Trace pixel logos to scalable vectors. SVG looks sharp on any screen and scales to any size.
Need transparency JPG to PNG Convert to PNG for transparency support. Remove backgrounds in your image editor after conversion.
Website optimization JPG to WebP Convert photos to WebP for 25–35% smaller files. Supported by 97%+ of browsers.
Need a favicon PNG to ICO Create ICO favicons from any image. Generates proper multi-size icon files for websites.
Camera RAW files CR2 to JPG Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Adobe RAW files. Develop to JPG for sharing without Lightroom or Photoshop.
Images for PDF JPG to PDF Convert photos to PDF documents for sharing, printing, and professional presentations.

Image Conversion Guides

In-depth articles on image conversion, format comparison, quality optimization, and image processing

Frequently Asked Questions

WebP is currently the best image format for websites. It offers 25–35% smaller file sizes than JPG for photos and supports transparency (unlike JPG). Browser support is at 97%+. AVIF offers even better compression (50% smaller than JPG) with 92%+ browser support. For maximum compatibility, use WebP with a JPG fallback. For logos and icons, use SVG. Use our JPG to WebP converter to optimize your images.
No. Converting JPG to PNG does not restore lost quality. Once a JPG has been compressed, the discarded image data is gone permanently. The PNG version will be pixel-identical to the JPG but with a much larger file size (5–10x bigger). The only benefit is that further edits and re-saves will not introduce additional quality loss, since PNG is lossless. Always keep your originals in lossless format if you plan to edit them repeatedly.
Windows does not natively open HEIC files without installing the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store. The easiest solution is to use our HEIC to JPG converter — no software to install, works in any browser. Upload your HEIC files, and download JPG versions instantly. You can also change your iPhone to shoot JPG instead: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible (note: this uses about 2x more storage).
PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, HEIC, TIFF, and SVG all support transparency (alpha channel). JPG does not support transparency — transparent areas become white or black when converted to JPG. For universal compatibility, PNG is the safest choice for transparent images. WebP supports transparency with smaller file sizes but at 97% browser support vs PNG's 100%. GIF supports binary transparency (on/off) but not semi-transparency (gradients).
They are the same format. The only difference is the file extension: .jpg vs .jpeg. Historically, Windows limited file extensions to three characters, so JPEG became JPG. Both use identical JPEG compression and are interchangeable. You can rename .jpeg to .jpg (or vice versa) without any conversion. Our JPEG to JPG converter simply renames the extension for compatibility.
Several approaches: Strip EXIF metadata — phone photos carry camera data, GPS, thumbnails that can add ~26% to file size. Use JPG quality 80–85% — visually identical to 100% but 60–70% smaller. Convert to WebP — 25–35% smaller than JPG at the same quality. Resize to actual display size — a 4000px image displayed at 800px wastes bandwidth. Use our image compressor for one-click optimization.
Yes. Convertio supports all major camera RAW formats: CR2/CR3 (Canon), NEF (Nikon), ARW (Sony), DNG (Adobe), ORF (Olympus), and RW2 (Panasonic). Convert them to JPG, PNG, or WebP for sharing without needing Lightroom, Photoshop, or camera-specific software. Use our CR2 to JPG, NEF to JPG, or ARW to JPG converters.
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, transparency, and animation — combining the strengths of JPG, PNG, and GIF in one format. WebP files are typically 25–35% smaller than JPG and 26% smaller than PNG. With 97%+ browser support in 2026, WebP is the recommended format for web images. The main limitation is that some desktop applications (older Photoshop versions, some email clients) do not support it natively.
Yes. You can upload multiple files at once using drag and drop or the file picker. All files will be converted with the same output format and quality settings. Each file is processed independently, so different input formats (e.g., a mix of PNG and HEIC files) can be converted in the same batch. Files are processed one by one and ready for download as they complete.
Yes. All files are uploaded via encrypted HTTPS, processed on our servers, and automatically deleted within 2 hours. We never share, sell, or manually access your files. No account or personal data is required to use the converter. Your images are processed in isolated environments and are not used for any purpose other than conversion.
Lossy compression (JPG, HEIC) permanently discards image data to make files smaller. A 12 MP photo becomes ~3 MB as JPG vs ~37 MB uncompressed. Quality loss is invisible at Q85+ but accumulates with each re-save. Lossless compression (PNG, TIFF) preserves every pixel exactly. Files are larger but can be edited and re-saved unlimited times without degradation. Use lossy for final output (sharing, web), lossless for source files and archival.
Upload your SVG file to our SVG to PNG converter and specify your desired output dimensions. Since SVG is a vector format, it can be rasterized at any resolution without quality loss — 1x, 2x, 4x, or higher. For retina displays, export at 2x the display size (e.g., 2400×1260 for a 1200×630 image). For print, use 300 DPI at the physical print size. The result is a crisp, pixel-perfect PNG at exactly the resolution you need.

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