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