How to convert JPEG to JPG
- Open: drag .jpeg, .jpe or .jfif files onto the box or tap Choose images — as many as you like.
- Options (optional): tick Remove EXIF / GPS to strip metadata, or Re-compress and set a quality to shrink files.
- Check: each row shows the size before and after and says lossless when the image data is untouched.
- Download: save each .jpg, or press Download all for a ZIP.
Is JPEG the same as JPG?
Yes. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is the image format; .jpg and .jpeg are two spellings of its file extension. The shorter .jpg exists because early Windows and DOS file systems only allowed three-letter extensions, while Mac and Unix systems used .jpeg. Files named .jpe, .jfif and .jif are the same format too. A program that opens one opens all of them. Problems come from software that checks the name rather than the content — some upload forms, older apps, print kiosks and scripts accept only .jpg. The right fix is to change the extension, not to re-save the image, because every JPEG re-save throws away a little more detail. This page reads each file, confirms it really is a JPEG from its first bytes, and writes the same bytes under a .jpg name. If a file isn't actually a JPEG, it is properly converted instead and labelled as such.
JPEG, JPG, JPE, JFIF: the extensions
| Extension | Same format? | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| .jpg | Yes | Most cameras, phones, Windows |
| .jpeg | Yes | Mac, Linux, some cameras and web exports |
| .jpe | Yes | Older Windows software |
| .jfif | Yes | Images saved from Chrome or Edge on Windows |
| .jif | Yes | Rare, very old software |
When to use the options
- Default (rename only): the file is bit-for-bit the same image. Best for forms that reject .jpeg.
- Remove EXIF / GPS: drops camera model, date and location from the file header without re-compressing. If a photo relies on an EXIF rotation flag, the rotation is applied first so it doesn't turn sideways.
- Re-compress: re-encodes at the quality you set (80 by default) to cut the file size; also removes metadata. For an exact size target like 100 KB, use the JPG compressor.
Other ways to change .jpeg to .jpg
Windows
In File Explorer turn on View › Show › File name extensions, then rename photo.jpeg to photo.jpg and confirm the warning. For many files, run ren *.jpeg *.jpg in Command Prompt inside that folder.
Mac
Select the files in Finder, right-click › Rename, choose Replace Text, find .jpeg and replace with .jpg. Confirm Use .jpg when asked.
iPhone and Android
The Files app (iPhone) and most Android file managers let you rename a file and edit the extension; this page also works in mobile browsers and downloads a ZIP.
JPEG to JPG methods compared
| Method | Quality | Batch | Uploads? | Metadata option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This page | Lossless by default | Yes, ZIP | No | Remove EXIF/GPS losslessly |
| Rename by hand | Lossless | Tedious | No | No |
| Upload converters | Usually re-compressed | Often capped | Yes | Varies |
| Save As in an editor | Re-compressed | No | No | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
Is JPEG the same as JPG?
Yes. They are the same image format; .jpg and .jpeg are just two spellings of the extension.
Does converting JPEG to JPG lose quality?
Not here. By default the bytes are copied unchanged and only the extension changes. Quality is lost only if you tick Re-compress.
Can I convert many JPEG files at once?
Yes. Add any number of files and press Download all to get a ZIP of .jpg files.
Can I remove GPS location from my photos?
Yes. Tick Remove EXIF / GPS; metadata is removed without re-compressing the image.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser.
What about .jfif files?
They're JPEGs too and work here. There's also a dedicated JFIF to JPG page with a fix for Windows saving downloads as .jfif.
Updated · By the imagetojpg.app team