PNG vs JPG: When to Convert Image Format
2026-05-13
Transparency, photos vs graphics, and file size trade-offs before you convert between PNG and JPG.
JPG is ideal for photographs; PNG suits screenshots, logos, and anything needing lossless edges.
Converting PNG with transparency to JPG fills transparent areas—usually with white—plan backgrounds accordingly.
Round-tripping JPG→PNG does not recover lost quality; keep originals for future edits.
For web, test actual byte size after conversion, not just format name.