How to Use
This tool converts images between different formats, allowing you to optimize file sizes, ensure compatibility, and meet specific requirements for different platforms and use cases.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Select Output Format: Choose your desired output format from the dropdown menu
- Upload Image: Click the upload area or drag and drop an image file
- View Image Info: Check the image properties displayed in the table
- Convert: Click "Convert and download" to process the image
- Download Result: Save the converted image to your device
Supported Output Formats:
- PNG: Lossless compression, supports transparency, good for graphics
- JPEG: Lossy compression, smaller file sizes, good for photos
- WebP: Modern format, excellent compression, web-optimized
- BMP: Uncompressed format, large file sizes, high quality
Image Information Displayed:
- File Size: Size in KB (shown after upload)
- Type: Original image format (e.g., jpg, png)
- Width: Image width in pixels
- Height: Image height in pixels
- Frame Count: Number of frames (for animated images like GIF)
Format Selection Guide:
- Use PNG for: Graphics, logos, images with transparency, screenshots
- Use JPEG for: Photographs, complex images, web images
- Use WebP for: Modern web applications, mobile optimization
- Use BMP for: High-quality archival, print preparation
Common Use Cases:
- Converting images for web optimization
- Preparing images for different platforms
- Reducing file sizes for faster loading
- Ensuring compatibility with specific applications
- Creating thumbnails in different formats
- Converting between lossy and lossless formats
- Preparing images for print vs. digital use
- Optimizing images for mobile devices
Tips for Better Results:
- Choose the format that best fits your use case
- Consider file size vs. quality trade-offs
- PNG is better for images with few colors
- JPEG is better for photographs and complex images
- WebP offers the best compression for modern browsers
- Test different formats to find the best balance
Quality Considerations:
- Lossless Formats: PNG, BMP - no quality loss
- Lossy Formats: JPEG, WebP - some quality loss for smaller files
- Transparency: Only PNG supports transparency
- Compression: WebP and JPEG offer better compression
- Compatibility: PNG and JPEG have universal support
Technical Details:
- Processing: Uses HTML5 Canvas for format conversion
- Privacy: All processing happens locally in your browser
- Performance: Large images may take longer to process
- Memory: Processing is limited by your device's memory
- Quality: Maintains original image dimensions
Important Notes:
- This tool only processes valid image files
- All processing happens locally in your browser
- No images are uploaded to external servers
- Large images may cause performance issues
- Some conversions may result in quality loss
- Keep your original files as backup