Convert JPG to PNG

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files are widely used digital image formats that efficiently compress photographs and complex graphics. Using lossy compression, JPGs reduce file size by selectively discarding visual data while maintaining reasonable image quality. They support millions of colors and are ideal for sharing photos online, in emails, or storing digital memories. Common file extensions include .jpg and .jpeg.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) files are lossless image files that support transparency and millions of colors. Created in 1996 as an alternative to GIF, PNGs excel at displaying sharp graphics, logos, and text-heavy images. They maintain crisp edges and vibrant colors without quality loss during compression. While larger in file size than JPEGs, PNGs are ideal for web graphics requiring transparency or precise detail preservation.

PNG files maintain perfect image quality without compression artifacts, making them ideal for graphics with text, logos, and sharp edges. They support transparency and are perfect for screenshots, digital art, and designs requiring crisp details. While JPGs compress images by discarding data, PNGs use lossless compression, preserving every pixels exact color and clarity. This makes PNGs essential for: • Professional logos and branding • Screenshots and technical illustrations • Images requiring transparent backgrounds • Graphics with text or sharp lines • Digital art requiring multiple edits The main tradeoff is larger file sizes, but the superior quality and transparency support make PNGs the better choice for graphics requiring precision and clarity.

PNG files fully support transparency through an alpha channel, allowing both fully transparent and semi-transparent pixels. This makes PNG ideal for logos, icons, and images that need to blend seamlessly with different backgrounds. Unlike JPEG, PNGs lossless compression preserves sharp edges and transparency without quality degradation, though file sizes may be larger. The format supports both binary transparency (fully visible or invisible pixels) and variable transparency levels (partial opacity).

Converting from JPG to PNG does not reduce image quality. PNG is a lossless format that preserves all image data during conversion, while JPG is lossy and compresses images by discarding some data. However, converting from JPG to PNG wont restore quality that was already lost when the image was initially saved as JPG. The conversion simply maintains the existing quality level without further degradation. Key points: - No additional quality loss during JPG to PNG conversion - Cannot recover quality already lost in original JPG - PNG files are typically larger than JPG - Best to use original source files when possible