JPG vs PNG, side by side
| JPG | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | JPEG image | Portable Network Graphics |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Best for | photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity | logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges or transparency |
Choose JPG if…
…you need photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity.
Choose PNG if…
…you need logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges or transparency.
Convert between them
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between JPG and PNG?
JPEG image (JPG) is lossy and best for photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity. Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is lossless and best for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges or transparency.
Is JPG better than PNG?
Neither is universally better — it depends on your use case. Choose JPG for photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity; choose PNG for logos.
Should I use JPG or PNG?
Use JPG when you need photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity. Use PNG when you need logos.
Can I convert JPG to PNG?
Yes — you can convert JPG to PNG (and back) for free, in seconds, right here.
Last updated July 2026