How to convert an image to JPG
- Open: drag images onto the box above, tap Choose files, or paste a screenshot.
- Set quality: 92 looks identical to the original; lower it for smaller files.
- Convert: each file's format is detected from its contents and converted on your device.
- Download: save each JPG or press Download all for a ZIP.
Why JPG is still the safest format
JPG has been the default photo format since the 1990s, and it is the one format every phone, computer, browser, email client, printer service and upload form accepts. Newer formats are more efficient — HEIC and AVIF store the same photo in about half the space — but support for them is patchy: Windows needs extra codecs for HEIC, older apps can't read AVIF, and many government, school and job portals only take JPG or PNG. Converting to JPG trades some file size for universal compatibility. The trade is usually worth it whenever you share a photo outside your own device. This page converts in your browser: it reads the first bytes of each file to identify the real format (not just the extension), decodes the image, and writes a JPG. Files that are already JPEG are copied unchanged, so you never lose quality to a needless re-save, and none of your photos are uploaded.
What makes this converter different
- No upload: every file is processed inside your browser tab. Close the tab and nothing remains anywhere.
- Real format detection: a .jpg that is secretly a WebP, or a .jfif that is really a JPEG, is handled correctly.
- No needless re-compression: JPEG and JFIF inputs are copied byte-for-byte.
- Batch with ZIP: convert hundreds of files and download them in one go.
- Privacy by default: GPS location and camera EXIF data are not copied into the JPG.
- Free, no account, no watermark, no daily limit.
Supported formats
| Input | Where it comes from | How it is converted |
|---|---|---|
| HEIC / HEIF | iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, some cameras | Built-in HEVC decoder, then JPG |
| AVIF | Images saved from modern websites | Browser decoder, then JPG |
| WebP | Images saved from websites, Google tools | Browser decoder, then JPG |
| PNG | Screenshots, graphics, logos | Transparency filled white, then JPG |
| JPEG / JFIF | Cameras, Windows downloads | Copied unchanged (lossless) |
| GIF, BMP, SVG | Older graphics, icons | First frame / rendered, then JPG |
TIFF and camera RAW files (CR2, NEF, ARW) are not supported by browsers' image decoders; open them in your photo app and export to JPG instead.
Built-in ways to convert to JPG
Your device can often do it too — usually one file at a time.
Windows
Open the image in Paint and choose File > Save as > JPEG picture. HEIC needs the HEIF and HEVC extensions from the Microsoft Store first, and AVIF needs the AV1 Video Extension.
Mac
Open the image in Preview and choose File > Export > JPEG, or select several files in Finder and use Quick Actions > Convert Image.
iPhone
Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible makes the camera save JPG from now on. Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC > Automatic converts when copying to a computer.
Image to JPG methods compared
| Method | Formats | Batch | Uploads files? | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This page | HEIC, HEIF, AVIF, WebP, PNG, GIF, BMP, JFIF | Yes, ZIP | No | Free |
| Upload-based online converters | Many | Often capped | Yes | Free tiers with limits |
| Windows Paint | Depends on installed codecs | No | No | Free–US$0.99 |
| Mac Preview / Finder | Most | Yes | No | Free |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an image to JPG for free?
Drop the image into the box at the top of this page and press Download. It is free, with no sign-up or limits.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser; your files never leave your device.
Can I convert several images at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like, in mixed formats, and press Download all to get one ZIP.
Will converting to JPG reduce quality?
JPG is lossy, but at the default quality 92 the result looks identical. Files that are already JPEG are copied without any re-compression.
What happens to transparent backgrounds?
JPG has no transparency, so transparent pixels are filled with white. Use HEIC to PNG or AVIF to PNG if you need to keep transparency.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Open the page in Safari, Chrome or Samsung Internet, tap Choose files and pick photos from your library.
Is EXIF and location data kept?
No. Only the pixels are written to the JPG, so GPS location and camera details are removed.
Updated · By the imagetojpg.app team