# PNG to JPEG Converter

Convert PNG images to JPEG format with quality control and background options

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/png-to-jpg

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** png, jpeg, jpg, convert, format, image, quality, background, transparency

## Overview

The PNG to JPEG Converter allows you to quickly transform transparent PNG images into the widely compatible JPEG format while maintaining control over image quality, background color, and metadata preservation.

## Inputs

- **PNG Image** (file): Select a PNG image file...
- **JPEG Quality** (range): JPEG quality level (1-100, higher is better)
- **Background Color** (color): Background color for transparent areas (hex format)
- **Keep Metadata** (checkbox): Preserve original image metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP)
- **Progressive JPEG** (checkbox): Create progressive JPEG for better web loading experience

## When to use

- Reducing file sizes for web optimization by converting heavy PNGs to compressed JPEGs.
- Ensuring compatibility with platforms or software that do not support transparent PNG files.
- Preparing images for faster loading by utilizing progressive JPEG rendering.

## How it works

- Upload your PNG file using the file selector.
- Adjust the quality slider and choose a background color to replace the transparent areas.
- Select optional settings like metadata preservation or progressive loading.
- Click the convert button to process your image and download the resulting JPEG file.

## Use cases

- Optimizing website assets to improve page load speeds.
- Converting screenshots or graphics for email attachments that require smaller file sizes.
- Standardizing image formats for legacy systems that require JPEG input.

## Frequently asked questions

### What happens to the transparent background of my PNG?

Since JPEG does not support transparency, the tool fills transparent areas with your chosen background color, which defaults to white.

### Can I adjust the file size of the output?

Yes, you can use the JPEG Quality slider (1-100) to balance between file size and image clarity.

### What is a progressive JPEG?

A progressive JPEG loads in stages, displaying a blurry version of the image first that sharpens as it downloads, which is ideal for web performance.

### Will I lose my image metadata?

By default, metadata is removed, but you can enable the 'Keep Metadata' option to preserve EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data.

### Is there a limit to the file size I can upload?

Yes, the tool supports individual PNG files up to 50MB.

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