About Image Converter

Convert images between PNG, JPEG, WebP and more. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Images collection.

Use Cases

• Converting marketing assets to WebP for faster page loads
• Transforming screenshots from PNG to JPEG for documentation
• Preparing images in multiple formats for HTML picture elements
• Batch-converting legacy BMP files to modern web formats

Tips

• Convert PNG to WebP for significantly smaller file sizes
• Use JPEG for photographs and PNG for graphics with transparency
• Check the output quality setting before converting lossy formats

Fun Facts

• WebP was developed by Google and released in 2010, offering 25-34% smaller file sizes than JPEG at equivalent quality.
• The PNG format was created in 1996 as a patent-free alternative to GIF after Unisys began enforcing LZW patent licensing.
• JPEG was standardized in 1992 by the Joint Photographic Experts Group and remains the most widely used image format on the web.

FAQ

Which formats are supported?

PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, GIF as inputs and outputs. The tool auto-detects the source format from the file header.

WebP vs AVIF?

AVIF is ~30% smaller than WebP at the same quality, with better detail preservation. WebP has broader browser support (universal). Use AVIF for modern sites, WebP as fallback.

Does it preserve transparency?

Yes for PNG, WebP, AVIF (all support alpha). JPEG has no transparency — the tool flattens against a configurable background color (white default).

What about metadata?

EXIF/IPTC stripped by default (privacy). Toggle to preserve if you need orientation tags or copyright info.