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PNG converter
PNG is an image format with lossless compression and full transparency. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from PNG
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNG | JPG | small photo that opens anywhere · transparency is filled | ||
| PNG | gathered in one PDF | |||
| PNG | ICO | favicon and Windows icon | ||
| PNG | WEBP | small file for the web | ||
| PNG | SVG | traced to vector | ||
| PNG | AVIF | smallest image file | ||
| PNG | GIF | plays in every chat | ||
| PNG | BMP | for legacy Windows software · transparency is filled | ||
| PNG | TIFF | print and archive quality |
What is PNG?
PNG is an image format with lossless compression and full transparency. Because it keeps every pixel exactly, it suits screenshots, logos and images that contain text.
Logos, screenshots, interface graphics and product images with transparent backgrounds.
Strengths
- Lossless: never degrades on re-save
- Transparent background (alpha channel)
- Crisp text and lines
Weaknesses
- Much larger than JPG for photos
- No CMYK colour for print
| Full name | Portable Network Graphics |
|---|---|
| Created by | PNG Development Group / W3C |
| Year | 1996 |
| Extensions | .png |
| MIME | image/png |
| Family | Image |
Convert to PNG
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPG | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · photo as it is | ||
| SVG | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · drawing at the size you pick | ||
| WEBP | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · images saved from the web | ||
| HEIC | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · iPhone photos | ||
| PNG | one PNG per page | |||
| AVIF | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · next-gen image opened | ||
| GIF | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · the GIF’s first frame | ||
| BMP | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · bulky bitmap shrinks | ||
| ICO | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · the icon’s largest size | ||
| TIFF | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · scanned pages |
Frequently asked questions
What is PNG?
PNG is an image format with lossless compression and full transparency. Because it keeps every pixel exactly, it suits screenshots, logos and images that contain text.
What is PNG used for?
Logos, screenshots, interface graphics and product images with transparent backgrounds.
Which formats can PNG be converted to?
On this page PNG files convert to JPG, PDF, ICO, WEBP, SVG, AVIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF. JPG, SVG, WEBP, HEIC, PDF, AVIF, GIF, BMP, ICO, TIFF files can also be turned into PNG.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.