# Image converter

> Convert images between PNG, JPG and WebP in your browser. Set quality for lossy formats and a background colour for transparency. Free, with no upload.

Switch an image to PNG, JPG or WebP in one click, with control over quality and how transparent areas are filled.

Web page: https://screenbadger.com/tools/image-converter

The tool runs entirely in your browser, and nothing is uploaded. Open the web page above to use it.

## Why use this image converter?

### The three formats that matter

PNG for sharp screenshots and transparency, JPG for photos that must open anywhere, WebP for small files on the web.

### Control the trade-off

A quality slider lets you balance file size against detail for JPG and WebP.

### Clean transparency handling

JPG has no transparency, so you choose the colour that fills see-through areas instead of getting black edges.

### Converted on your device

The conversion runs in your browser, so your images are never uploaded or stored anywhere.

## How to use the image converter

1. Drop, choose or paste an image.
2. Pick PNG, JPG or WebP.
3. Adjust quality or the background colour if shown.
4. Convert and download the new file.

## PNG, JPG or WebP: which should I use?

PNG is lossless and supports transparency, which makes it ideal for screenshots, UI and logos. JPG compresses photos well but blurs sharp text and has no transparency. WebP does both lossy and lossless compression with transparency, and is usually the smallest choice for websites.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is converting to PNG lossless?

Yes. PNG keeps every pixel. Converting a JPG to PNG will not restore detail the JPG already lost, though.

### Why does my converted file look different?

JPG and WebP at lower quality settings throw away fine detail to save space. Raise the quality slider if you notice artefacts around text.

### Why did I get a PNG when I picked WebP?

Some browsers, including older versions of Safari, cannot write WebP files. The tool tells you when this happens; Chrome, Edge and Firefox all support it.

### Do you keep a copy of my image?

No. The image never leaves your browser.

## Related

- [Image compressor](https://screenbadger.com/tools/image-compressor): Shrink images with a quality slider and see exactly how much you saved.
- [Image resizer](https://screenbadger.com/tools/image-resizer): Resize images by pixels or percentage while keeping the original format.
- [Screenshot tool](https://screenbadger.com/features/screenshot-tool): Capture a visible area, region, or full page, then annotate it and copy, download, or share it.

Last updated: 2026-10-15