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IMAGES & MEDIA

Image Format Converter

Change image file formats while preserving original dimensions. Convert single images or batches to JPG, PNG, or WebP with adjustable fidelity and ZIP download.

Tool statusUses server processing
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JPG · PNG · WEBP · GIF · BMPPILLOW SERVER

Choose the images you want to convert. One to review the result, or several to convert them all to the same format and download as a .zip.

Or drop imageschoose a file
.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp, .gif, .bmp · up to 20.0 MB. Sent to our server to process, then deleted right away.

How it works

  1. Enter your input

    Fill in the values, paste your text, or upload the file this tool works with.

  2. See results instantly

    Most tools update live as you type; a few use a single button. Either way, the result appears right on this page.

  3. Use your results

    Copy, download, or share what the tool produces — you're always in control of the output.

In-memory server processingImages are sent to the server for accurate decoding and re-encoding using Pillow. Processing takes place strictly in memory during the request, and no files are written to disk or retained.

What is Image Format Converter?

The Image Format Converter transforms JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP files into JPG, PNG, or WebP outputs while preserving original width and height dimensions.

UNDERSTAND THE TOOL

How to choose output formats and control conversion fidelity

Learn how to select the right output format for photos or graphics, how transparency is handled, and how quality adjustments affect JPEG, WebP, and PNG files.

Choosing the output format (PNG, JPG, WebP)

JPEG is best suited for photographs due to efficient lossy compression. PNG is ideal for graphics, screenshots, and images requiring transparency. WebP offers high compression alongside alpha support, making it optimal for the web.

Transparency behavior (Alpha channel)

PNG and WebP images with transparent backgrounds preserve transparency when converted between each other. When converting a transparent image to JPEG, the alpha channel is removed and transparent pixels are filled with solid white.

Quality and color fidelity control

For JPEG and WebP outputs, the quality setting adjusts lossy compression. For PNG, 100% preserves full truecolor lossless output, while values below 100% apply color palette quantization to reduce file size.

Batch conversion and file support

Upload multiple images to convert them all to the target format simultaneously and download the results as a single .zip archive. Mobile photo EXIF orientation is automatically corrected, and animated GIFs are converted using their first static frame.

Practical batch conversion example

Converting images to WebP for web development

Upload banner.png (transparent) and photo.jpg, set WebP output at 86 quality, and click convert. Download individual files or get all converted assets in a .zip archive.

banner.png + photo.jpg -> webp (86% quality)

In-memory server processing

Images are sent to the server for accurate decoding and re-encoding using Pillow. Processing takes place strictly in memory during the request, and no files are written to disk or retained.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to transparency when converting PNG to JPG?

Because JPEG has no alpha channel, the converter automatically composites transparent pixels onto a solid white background. To preserve transparency, choose PNG or WebP as the output format.

Why does the quality control affect PNG output if PNG is lossless?

At 100%, PNG output remains full truecolor. Below 100%, the converter quantizes the image palette to fewer colors, shrinking file size while preserving PNG structure.

Does the converter change the original image dimensions?

No. Original pixel dimensions (width and height) remain unchanged throughout the format conversion process.

Can I convert an animated GIF while preserving animation?

No. The converter extracts and re-encodes only the first static frame of an animated GIF to the selected format.

Why don't phone photos come out rotated sideways after conversion?

The tool reads embedded EXIF orientation metadata before processing and applies the correct rotation automatically in the output file.