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Short answer
Use JPG for photos, PNG for screenshots and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency, and WebP for web pages when you want smaller files.
Side by side
| JPG | PNG | WebP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Photos | Screenshots, logos, text | Web images |
| Compatibility | Everywhere | Everywhere | Modern browsers and many apps |
When to use each
- JPG: photographs and images with smooth colour gradients, where small size matters more than perfect edges.
- PNG: screenshots, interface captures, logos and anything with text or transparency.
- WebP: images on web pages, where smaller files help pages load faster.
Convert free
- PNG to WebP and JPG to WebP to shrink web images.
- WebP to PNG and WebP to JPG when an app will not open WebP.
- PNG to JPG and JPG to PNG for the classic swap.
Each tool converts many images at once and downloads them as a ZIP.
Tips
- Keep your original files.
- Do not convert JPG to PNG expecting better quality. It only makes the file bigger.
- Captured something with RecBeam? Its screenshots save as PNG, which suits interface captures. See how to annotate a screenshot.
Video formats work the same way. See WebM vs MP4 and the full set of free tools.
Questions
Is WebP better than JPG?
WebP can often produce smaller files at similar quality, and it supports transparency. JPG is accepted by more older software.
Does converting reduce quality?
Converting to JPG or lossy WebP re-encodes the image, so a small loss is possible. Keep your original.
Are the converters free and private?
Yes. They run in your browser, so your images are not uploaded, and there is no sign-up.