PNG to JPG Converter Guide
Converting PNG to JPG can reduce file sizes by 50–80%. Here's when you should do it, how it works, and the tradeoffs you need to know.
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When to Convert PNG to JPG
Convert when:
- • Image is a photograph
- • File size must be reduced
- • No transparency needed
- • Uploading to social media/web
- • Sending by email
Keep as PNG when:
- • Image has transparent background
- • Image has sharp text or logos
- • You need pixel-perfect quality
- • Image will be edited further
- • It's a screenshot with UI
Size Savings by Image Type
| Image Type | PNG Size | JPG (85%) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo (1920×1080) | ~3.5 MB | ~350 KB | ~90% |
| Simple graphic | ~150 KB | ~40 KB | ~73% |
| Screenshot with text | ~800 KB | ~250 KB | ~69% |
| Logo (flat colors) | ~50 KB | ~80 KB | PNG wins |