Best JPG to PNG Converter (2026): 10 Tools Ranked

JPG is a lossy photo format that keeps files small, while PNG is lossless and supports transparency. Converting a JPG to PNG gives you a clean, editable file that won't degrade further each time you save it, and it plays nicely with tools, editors, and design workflows that expect PNG. The trade-off is size: a PNG is usually larger than the JPG it came from, and converting can't restore detail the JPG already discarded. The right converter is the one that does the job cleanly for your situation — one screenshot or a folder of a thousand.

We scored ten genuinely good JPG to PNG converters on five weighted criteria and ranked them. Quick answer: for pure conversion power and an API, CloudConvert tops the list; if you want the best free, private option that never uploads your files, Pixelor converts JPG to PNG right in your browser at #3.

Disclosure: Pixelor publishes this list and is one of the tools featured in it. We rank by the same scoring rubric applied to every tool, and we say plainly where a competitor beats us — that's the only way a roundup earns trust.

Key Takeaways

• Best overall / for developers: CloudConvert — deep output control and a mature conversion API.
• Best free web toolkit: iLoveIMG — polished, fast, real free batch conversion.
• Best free + private: Pixelor — converts in your browser, nothing uploaded, no install.
• Best free desktop batch: XnConvert — process whole folders offline for free.
• Best full editor: GIMP / Photopea — when you want to edit before exporting a PNG.

How we evaluated & scored

Every tool was scored /10 on five weighted criteria, combined into a weighted overall score (rounded to one decimal):

Overall = 0.30·Quality + 0.20·Batch + 0.20·Privacy + 0.15·Ease + 0.15·Price. Every entry was verified against the tool's own official site in 2026. Prices and limits change, so confirm on the vendor's page before you rely on a number.

Comparison table: 10 best JPG to PNG converters

The "Uploads files?" column is about privacy: a "No" means your JPGs never leave your device. Below, each entry shows its five sub-scores so you can see how the overall was built.

1. CloudConvert — best for output control and APIs

Best for: developers and anyone who wants fine control over the output. CloudConvert supports 200+ formats and exposes quality, resolution, color, and metadata settings, plus a well-documented REST API you can call from your own apps (CloudConvert).

Scores: Quality 10 · Batch 9 · Privacy 4 · Ease 8 · Price 8 → 8.0/10

Pros: best-in-class output control, huge format coverage, reliable at scale, genuine API. Cons: files are uploaded to CloudConvert's servers; the free tier is capped at 10 conversions/day.

Price: Free tier (10/day); prepaid credit packages that don't expire, plus monthly subscriptions and API plans (see the pricing page for current rates, as of 30 Jul 2026). Who should pick it: developers automating conversions, or anyone who needs precise, repeatable output.

2. iLoveIMG — best free web image toolkit

Best for: people who want fast JPG to PNG conversion inside a broader suite of web tools. iLoveIMG offers a dedicated JPG to PNG converter alongside resize, crop, and compress, and it handles multi-file batches in the free tier.

Scores: Quality 9 · Batch 9 · Privacy 4 · Ease 9 · Price 8 → 7.9/10

Pros: slick and quick, real free batch conversion, an all-in-one toolkit, widely trusted. Cons: files are uploaded to iLoveIMG's servers; heavier use and some features are gated behind a paid plan.

Price: Freemium — free with limits, paid Premium for higher volume (check the vendor page for the current rate). Who should pick it: anyone who wants a polished free web converter and edits other images in the same place.

3. Pixelor — best free and private converter

Best for: anyone who wants a free JPG to PNG conversion without installing software or uploading files. Pixelor runs entirely client-side — conversion happens inside your browser tab on your own device, so images are never sent to a server. That's a strong pick for screenshots, ID photos, signed documents, or any private image.

Scores: Quality 7 · Batch 6 · Privacy 10 · Ease 9 · Price 7 → 7.7/10

Pros: genuinely private, nothing to install, free for everyday use (up to 5 files at once, no account), works on any OS with a browser. Cons: the largest batches and bigger files run on paid credit packs rather than the free tier, and it offers fewer advanced output controls than CloudConvert or a full editor — which is why the top two rank above it here.

Price: Free for everyday use; credit packs from $4.99 unlock bulk & larger files (batches up to 100 images / 50 videos). Who should pick it: most people, especially anyone converting personal images who doesn't want them uploaded. Convert JPG to PNG

4. XnConvert — best free desktop batch tool

Best for: converting whole folders of JPGs to PNG offline, for free, on Windows, Mac, or Linux. XnConvert is a free cross-platform batch converter from the XnView team, reading 500+ input formats and exporting to about 70, with 80+ actions like resize and color adjustment (XnView).

Scores: Quality 7 · Batch 8 · Privacy 9 · Ease 5 · Price 9 → 7.6/10

Pros: free for personal use, powerful batch processing, runs offline, reusable presets. Cons: requires a download and install; the multi-tab interface is utilitarian and has a learning curve.

Price: Free (freeware for personal and educational use; a license is required for commercial use). Who should pick it: desktop users with lots of JPGs who want free, private, high-volume conversion and don't mind installing a tool.

5. GIMP — best free editor for offline conversion

Best for: users who want to edit an image before exporting a PNG, entirely offline. GIMP is the well-known free, open-source image editor; you open a JPG and use File > Export As to save a PNG, choosing compression and color depth.

Scores: Quality 9 · Batch 3 · Privacy 10 · Ease 3 · Price 10 → 7.3/10

Pros: free and open source, powerful editing, fully local, precise export control. Cons: overkill for a simple conversion; steep learning curve; no easy built-in batch (it needs Script-Fu).

Price: Free (open source). Who should pick it: people who already use GIMP or who want to retouch, add a transparent layer, or clean up an image deliberately before exporting to PNG.

6. Adobe Express — best quick free web action

Best for: a fast one-off conversion from a trusted brand. Adobe Express has a free Convert to PNG quick action: upload a JPG, download a PNG, no editing skills required.

Scores: Quality 8 · Batch 7 · Privacy 4 · Ease 9 · Price 8 → 7.2/10

Pros: clean, fast, free to use, backed by Adobe, with a full design suite behind it. Cons: files are uploaded to Adobe's servers; batch and advanced features nudge you toward a paid Premium plan.

Price: Free plan available; paid Premium for the wider toolkit (see Adobe's pricing page, as of 30 Jul 2026). Who should pick it: anyone who wants a quick, reputable web converter and may use Adobe's other tools.

7. Photopea — best for editing before export

Best for: people who want to tweak an image and then save a PNG, without uploading. Photopea is a free, browser-based editor that mirrors Photoshop and runs client-side; open a JPG and use File > Export As > PNG.

Scores: Quality 9 · Batch 3 · Privacy 8 · Ease 5 · Price 9 → 7.0/10

Pros: powerful free editor, processes in your browser (files aren't uploaded to Photopea), precise export control including transparency. Cons: no real batch mode; the full editor interface is more than a simple conversion needs; ads on the free tier.

Price: Free; Premium around $5/month (~$50/year) as of 30 Jul 2026 removes ads and adds extras. Who should pick it: users who want to crop, retouch, or add a transparent background before exporting a single PNG.

8. Convertio — best simple online converter

Best for: a no-fuss browser conversion supporting many formats. Convertio's JPG to PNG tool is straightforward — drop a file, convert, download — with a generous format list.

Scores: Quality 8 · Batch 7 · Privacy 4 · Ease 9 · Price 7 → 7.0/10

Pros: very easy, supports batches, broad format coverage, no install. Cons: files are uploaded to Convertio's servers; the free tier is limited to a daily conversion count and a per-file size cap.

Price: Free tier (roughly 10 conversions/day); paid plans from ~$10–$12/month (as of 30 Jul 2026) for more volume and larger files. Who should pick it: anyone who wants a simple, reliable online converter for occasional use.

9. EZGIF — best for a quick single-file conversion

Best for: a fast, no-signup conversion of one image. EZGIF's JPG to PNG tool preserves the source quality, adds no watermark, and lets you keep editing (crop, resize, effects) afterward — with files auto-deleted about an hour after upload.

Scores: Quality 8 · Batch 4 · Privacy 4 · Ease 8 · Price 9 → 6.6/10

Pros: completely free with no signup or watermark, generous 200 MB file limit, handy built-in editing tools. Cons: files are uploaded to EZGIF's servers; it's built for one file at a time rather than folder batches.

Price: Free (no conversion limits, per the tool's FAQ, as of 30 Jul 2026). Who should pick it: anyone converting a single image occasionally who wants a quick, free tool with light editing attached.

10. Zamzar — best for broad format coverage

Best for: occasional conversions across a very wide range of formats, or a conversion API. Zamzar is a long-running online converter and API covering many document, image, and media types.

Scores: Quality 8 · Batch 7 · Privacy 4 · Ease 8 · Price 4 → 6.4/10

Pros: huge format library, simple interface, established service, API available. Cons: files are uploaded to Zamzar's servers; the free tier is stingy (about 2 files/day) and there's no free batch.

Price: Free for roughly 2 files/day (as of 30 Jul 2026); paid plans available — see Zamzar's pricing page (as of 30 Jul 2026). Who should pick it: users who need occasional conversions across unusual formats and value breadth over free volume.

How to pick the right JPG to PNG converter

Match the tool to your situation rather than chasing a single winner:

• Converting private images (screenshots, IDs, documents)? Choose a client-side or local tool that doesn't upload — Pixelor (browser), XnConvert or GIMP (desktop), or Photopea (in-browser). The server tools here send your files to a remote server, which is fine for non-sensitive images.
• Batch-converting a folder? XnConvert (free desktop) or Pixelor's credit packs (browser, up to 100 at once) are the cleanest paths; iLoveIMG batches free too.
• Building software? CloudConvert's API is the pick, with Zamzar as an alternative.
• Want to edit or add transparency first? GIMP or Photopea let you retouch, cut out a background, or add an alpha channel before exporting.

One practical note: a PNG is usually larger than the JPG you started with, because PNG is lossless and JPG is compressed (MDN Web Docs). Converting also can't recover detail the JPG already discarded — it just re-encodes the current pixels without further loss. Convert to PNG when you need lossless editing, transparency, or tool compatibility; if size is the priority, keep the JPG or reach for an image compressor. Compress your images

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free JPG to PNG converter?

For most people, the best free JPG to PNG converter is a client-side browser tool like Pixelor, because it's free, needs no install, and converts on your own device without uploading. For free desktop batch work, XnConvert is excellent, and iLoveIMG is a strong free web option.

How do I convert JPG to PNG in bulk?

Use a tool built for batches. XnConvert (free desktop) converts whole folders, iLoveIMG batches files free in the browser, and Pixelor's credit packs unlock converting up to 100 images at once client-side. Some online tools like Convertio cap free daily conversions, so heavy volume may need a paid plan.

Is it safe to convert JPG to PNG online?

It depends on the tool. Many online converters upload your files to a server to process them. A client-side converter processes files entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded — the safest choice for private images. Pixelor and Photopea both work this way; see our Privacy page.

Does converting JPG to PNG improve quality?

No. JPG is lossy, so some detail is already gone by the time you convert. Saving as PNG preserves the current pixels without further loss, but it can't restore what the JPG discarded. The benefit is a lossless, editable file — not a sharper original.

Why is my PNG bigger than the JPG?

Because PNG is a lossless format and JPG is compressed. PNG stores every pixel exactly, so for photographs it's often several times larger than the equivalent JPG. That's expected — convert to PNG for editing, transparency, or compatibility, and keep JPG when small file size matters most.

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About this list — how we test. This roundup was researched and written by Team Pixelor. We scored each tool on the five weighted criteria above and verified features, platforms, and pricing against each tool's official website in 2026. Pixelor is a free, client-side file converter and compressor — your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded — and, as disclosed above, it's one of the ten tools featured here. We rank honestly and point you to a competitor when it fits your job better. Learn who we are on our About page, reach us via Contact, or read how we handle files on our Privacy page.

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