What does Convert to PNG do?
Convert to PNG is a free online tool that can convert images to PNG format. The PNG result from Convert to PNG is a separate copy to inspect before you use it elsewhere. One possible use is screenshots converted for lossless editing.
PNG format change creates a raster image in a format that supports lossless size reduction and clear areas. It is often suitable for screenshots, diagrams and graphics with crisp edges.
A PNG copy of a JPEG does not remove size reduction artifacts already present in the source, however. This tool changes form, not the history or quality of the original image.
Review the result in the app where you will use it, especially for a source with multiple frames or unusual color data. PNG can store clear pixels and crisp raster detail.
Raster detail means a grid of pixels. A PNG copy still has the same source limits.
Enlarging it later cannot turn it into vector artwork. Check clear edges on more than one background before using it in a layout.
Convert an image to PNG online: steps
Before using Convert to PNG, decide what the new copy must contain and where it will be used. Identify whether sharp edges or see-through areas make PNG suitable for your planned use. Review the upload area and all values required by the current Convert to PNG form.
Choose the source
Test a logo edge against a dark background. For Convert to PNG, choose one source from your device. Keep a source copy for another attempt.
Review the form values
The Convert to PNG form has no extra task settings. Check the source in the file area.
Run the file task
Use Process Convert to PNG after checking the source and form values. Wait for the job to finish. An error means this attempt failed.
Save and check the output
Check alpha clear areas, color, text edges and the new width and height in a PNG-capable viewer. Store the output on your device. Name this copy separately from the original.
PNG copy: uses for Convert to PNG
Convert to PNG can help with see-through graphics prepared for a composition. It can also be used for owned images moved into a png-only workflow. The PNG result from Convert to PNG must suit the intended reading or editing step, so keep the source until that check is complete.
- Screenshots converted for lossless editing.
- See-through graphics prepared for a composition.
- Owned images moved into a PNG-only workflow.
- Diagram exports checked before inserting into a report.
Formats and limits for Convert to PNG
The Convert to PNG form accepts the image formats in the table sources. Each Convert to PNG upload can be up to 300 MB, which equals 300 MiB. The allowed suffixes on the Convert to PNG page do not prove that a source has valid content inside it.
| Accepted formats | Maximum file size | Output |
|---|---|---|
| JPG, JPEG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF, AVIF, SVG | 300 MB per file (300 MiB upload limit) | PNG |
The file may be larger than a JPEG or WebP. Changing a raster picture to PNG does not make it a scalable vector graphic.
How this tool works
Convert to PNG uses ImageMagick to handle the source on the server. The Convert to PNG request uses your chosen input rather than any local editing project left on your device. Check the PNG contents produced by Convert to PNG before treating them as ready for another app or reader.
For Convert to PNG, your browser uploads the source to our file-processing server. This is a server task, not local editing.
Files are due for deletion within 1 hour. Cleanup runs during normal service operation. Keep a local download for future use.
Convert to PNG questions and answers
If Convert to PNG gives an unexpected result, start by checking the source type and the values used in the form. Check the PNG contents from Convert to PNG as well as the filename or displayed message. For another result type, compare Convert to PNG with the separate tools described in these answers.
What matters when using Convert to PNG?
Compare the output dimensions with the planned layout slot. View that area at its intended display size. Note any differences that affect your purpose.
Why try Convert to JPG?
Convert to JPG offers another task beside Convert to PNG: convert images to JPG format. Convert to JPG returns JPG. The stated PNG output from Convert to PNG matches a listed input type for Convert to JPG.
Why try Convert to WebP?
Convert to WebP offers another task beside Convert to PNG: convert images to WebP format. Convert to WebP returns WEBP. The stated PNG output from Convert to PNG matches a listed input type for Convert to WebP.
Why try Remove Background?
Remove Background offers another task beside Convert to PNG: make white and near-white image pixels transparent. Remove Background returns PNG. The stated PNG output from Convert to PNG matches a listed input type for Remove Background.
What if my PNG result does not open?
For a failed Convert to PNG result, first confirm that the download completed and that the viewer supports PNG. Try another local viewer for that format.
Record any error message for support. Keep private source material out of the report.
How do I report a problem with Convert to PNG?
Contact support with the Convert to PNG page name, source format and the error you saw. Mention any relevant form settings you chose. Do not send passwords or private attachments.