How to Convert PNG to JPEG on iPhone (2024)

How do you convert a PNG image to JPEG on my iPhone? You need a PNG converter, or you can use a free, easy trick right in Apple's Photos app!

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Want to know how to change a PNG to JPEG file on your iPhone?And, to back up a little, what is a PNG file, and what is a JPEG file? We'll answer all your questions here! For more great Photos app tutorials, check out our free Tip of the Day.

What Is a PNG File & What Is a JPEG File?

A PNG (Portable Network Graphic) file uses the .png extension and can handle 16 millioncolors,transparent or semi-transparent backgrounds, and uses lossless compression, so it retains all original data when compressed. A JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) uses one of the following extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif, or.jfi. JPEG files are compatible with most apps, software, and browsers, take up less room on your hard drive than a PNG file, and transfer and load more quickly. On the downside, JPEGs can lose detail and look less sharp in comparison to their PNG counterparts.

How to Convert PNG to JPEG in the Photos App

The absolute easiest PNG converter to use is Apple's Photos app. All you have to do is make an edit to a photo, and it will be saved as a JPEG file.To convert a PNG to a JPEG file:

1. Open thePhotos app.
2. Tap the photo you want to convert to JPEG format and tapEdit.
3. Now, make any edits you want to the photo. The easiest way is to click theAuto Enhance icon, which looks like a magic wand.
4. TapDoneto save your edits, and when you share the photo, it will be sent in JPEG format.

How to Convert PNG to JPEG with the Convertio App

If you don't want to edit your PNG in the Photos app, youcan still convert the fileto a JPEG file on your iPhone, butyou'll need to use a third-party app, website, or extension to do so. Feature Writer Olena Kagui usesConvertio. She says, "The Convertio website is my best friend, but you can only do ten files per day for free and have to upload and download them individually." This takesmore steps than the Photos app methodbut is very easy once you get used to it. To use Convertio:

1. Navigate to Convertio.co,tap Choose Files, and select PNG to JPEG below.
2. Tap Photo Library.
3. Tap the photo in your Photos app Library you want to convert.
4. Tap Convert.
5. Tap Downloadwhen conversion is complete.

The JPEG will download to your iPhone's Files app, so open the Files app, tap the Browse tab at the bottom of the screen, and tap Downloads to find your JPEG.