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PNG vs JPG: what is the difference?

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): PNG stores every pixel exactly (lossless) and can have a transparent background, so it suits logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with text. JPG compresses photos into much smaller files by dropping detail you barely see, but has no transparency. Use JPG for photos you share or upload, PNG for graphics.

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Step by step

  1. Photo to share or upload: use JPG.
  2. Logo, icon or anything with transparency: use PNG.
  3. Need to switch? Convert PNG to JPG in the box above.

At a glance

FeaturePNGJPG
CompressionLosslessLossy (adjustable quality)
TransparencyYesNo
Typical photo sizeSeveral MBA few hundred KB

Related questions

Which has better quality?

PNG keeps every pixel; JPG at 90% looks the same for photos while being far smaller.

Why is my PNG photo so big?

Lossless storage of a photo needs many bytes. Converting to JPG often makes it 5 to 10 times smaller.

Can JPG be transparent?

No. Transparent areas become a solid color when you convert.

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Updated November 14, 2026.