JPG Converter | Explanation and How to Use
The value of a JPG converter is that it allows you to take your JPG images and convert them to another format. Typically this will be because you want to use them somewhere (e.g., a website) that requires a different format.
One example of when you might want to change the file type of your images is to turn a JPG into a .webp format to make sure your web pages load faster.
One quick, easy, and free way of converting your JPGs is to use QuillBot’s online JPG converter.
- JPG or JPEG: This file compression protocol was established by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. It compresses file sizes with some loss of quality, but is ideal for everyday viewing of photos. For example, an original 19 MB RAW image can be compressed to 1.9 MB in JPG, making it quicker and easier to send digitally. However, a JPEG isn’t scalable—if you enlarge a JPEG image, its quality will deteriorate as it is expanded over a larger area.
- RAW: Professional digital cameras can shoot in RAW, where all the data collected by the sensor is recorded, rather than processed into a JPEG.
- PNG: A lossless, scalable format, PNGs have been popular for websites as they can easily be scaled for different viewing devices.
- WEBP: The .webp, as the name suggests, is designed specifically for websites. It allows images to load faster, and this has a big impact on user experience and website rankings with search engines.
- HEIC: Most commonly found on iPhones, the HEIC format is especially suitable for capturing sequences of still photos.
How to use a JPG converter
An online JPG converter is easy to use by following these steps.
1. Upload your JPG image
Once you’ve selected and edited your image, upload it to the online JPG converter. Most converters will have a file size limit (with QuillBot, it’s 5 MB—plenty for most uses, as a 12-megapixel photo is about 3 MB).
2. Choose the target file type
Does your client need a .png file? Are you optimizing an image for fast website loading times and need a .webp? Choose the correct format in the output selection.
3. Press “convert”
When you press the “convert” button, your converted file will be ready for download, or will download automatically. And that’s it!
Using QuillBot’s Online JPG converter
If you want a simple, fast, and free online JPG converter, then QuillBot has the answer. Here’s a quick guide to how to use it.
The upload screen on QuillBot’s online JPG converter
The convert screen
Frequently asked questions about JPG converters
- Is JPG good for web pages?
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Although you can use JPG/JPEG images on a website, it can affect load times, and this in turn can harm the ranking of your site. It is much better to convert your images to the faster .webp format.
The easiest way to do this is with a converter like QuillBot’s free online JPG converter.
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