Image Conversion Guides
Explore our original, in-depth guides to help you get the most out of That File Converter. Learn about image formats, conversion tips, and best practices for your projects.
How to Choose the Right Image Format for Your Needs
Choosing the right image format depends on your use case. For web graphics, PNG is great for transparency and sharp edges, while JPG is ideal for photos due to its smaller file size. WEBP offers excellent compression for both types. For icons, ICO is standard, and SVG is perfect for scalable vector graphics.
- PNG: Best for graphics, logos, and images needing transparency.
- JPG: Best for photographs and realistic images.
- WEBP: Modern format with great compression and quality.
- GIF: Use for simple animations or very small graphics.
- SVG: Use for icons and graphics that need to scale without losing quality.
Step-by-Step: Converting PNG to JPG Without Losing Quality
- Go to the main page and upload your PNG file.
- Click Convert and select JPG as the output format.
- Adjust the filename if needed, then click Go.
- Download your new JPG file. For best quality, avoid repeated conversions between formats.
Tip: JPG does not support transparency. Transparent areas will appear white in the converted image.
Understanding Lossy vs. Lossless Image Formats
Lossy formats (like JPG and WEBP) compress images by removing some data, resulting in smaller files but possible quality loss. Lossless formats (like PNG and GIF) retain all image data, preserving quality but with larger file sizes.
- Use lossy formats for web photos where small size matters more than perfect quality.
- Use lossless formats for graphics, logos, and images you plan to edit further.
How to Prepare Images for Social Media
Each social platform has its own recommended image sizes and formats. As a general rule of thumb, images should be at least FULL HD (1920x1080px or 1080x1920px or 1080x1080px). Use our converter to resize and convert your images to the best format for each platform:
- Instagram: JPG or PNG, 1080x1080px for posts, 1080x1920px for stories/reels.
- Facebook: JPG or PNG, 1080x1920px for shared images.
- Twitter/X: JPG or PNG, 1080x1920px for tweets.
- LinkedIn: PNG or JPG, 1080x1920px for shared images.
Always check the latest guidelines for each platform, as they may change.
What is HEIC and How to Convert It?
HEIC is a modern image format used by Apple devices. It offers high quality at smaller file sizes, but is not supported everywhere. To use HEIC images on the web or in most apps, convert them to JPG or PNG using That File Converter.
- Upload your HEIC file.
- Select JPG or PNG as the output format.
- Click Go and download your converted image.