Image Converter
Convert between JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF and more formats
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How to Use the Image Converter:
- 1 Upload your image file.
- 2 Select the target format you want to convert your image to (e.g., PNG, JPG, WEBP).
- 3 Click the "Convert Image" button.
- 4 Your converted image will be generated and downloaded automatically.
All processing is done securely in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to any server.
Understanding Image Formats
Choosing the right image format is crucial for web performance and quality. Our converter helps you switch between the most common formats, each with its own strengths.
- JPG (or JPEG): Best for photographs and complex images with millions of colors. It uses lossy compression, meaning it reduces file size by discarding some image data, but this is often unnoticeable. It does not support transparency.
- PNG: Excellent for graphics, logos, and images that require a transparent background. It uses lossless compression, so no quality is lost, but file sizes can be larger than JPGs for photos.
- WEBP: A modern format developed by Google that provides superior lossless and lossy compression for images on the web. WEBP images are typically much smaller than their JPG and PNG equivalents, leading to faster websites. It supports transparency.
- GIF: Best known for supporting animations. It is limited to a palette of 256 colors, making it unsuitable for high-quality photos but great for simple animated graphics.
- BMP: A lossless, uncompressed format. It results in very large file sizes and is generally not recommended for web use, but can be useful for high-quality archival purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For most websites, using WEBP is the best choice for both photos and graphics due to its excellent compression and quality. If you need to support older browsers, use JPG for photos and PNG for graphics with transparency.