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Convert images between JPEG, PNG, WebP, and more.

Your files stay on your device - processed locally via WebAssembly, never uploaded

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JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, TIFF, GIF, SVG, BMP, PDF - or paste (Ctrl+V)

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OptiPix Image Converter converts between JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF using the jSquash WebAssembly codecs, entirely on your device. Unlike CloudConvert or Convertio, there are no per-day conversion limits, no 100 MB cap, and no server ever sees your images.

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About Format Converter

Last updated: May 2026

OptiPix Format Converter lets you quickly convert images between all major formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and HEIC (iPhone photos). The converter uses the browser's native Canvas API for standard formats and the heic2any library for HEIC conversion, ensuring fast processing without any server uploads. This is especially useful for converting iPhone HEIC photos to JPEG or PNG for broader compatibility, converting PNG screenshots to JPEG to reduce file size, or converting images to WebP for optimal web performance. The tool preserves image dimensions and quality during conversion - you get a pixel-perfect copy in the new format. Batch conversion is supported, letting you convert multiple files at once. All processing happens locally in your browser, so your photos remain private. The converter handles transparency properly when converting between formats that support it (PNG, WebP) and those that do not (JPEG).

How It Works

The converter loads your image onto an HTML Canvas element and re-encodes it in the target format using the browser's built-in encoding capabilities. For HEIC files, the heic2any library first decodes the HEIC data before Canvas re-encoding.

Use Cases

  • •Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPEG for universal sharing
  • •Convert PNG screenshots to JPEG for smaller file sizes
  • •Convert images to WebP for optimized web performance
  • •Convert BMP files to modern formats
  • •Prepare images in specific formats required by platforms

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OptiPix Format Converter vs CloudConvert vs Convertio vs iLoveIMG

FeatureOptiPixCloudConvertConvertioiLoveIMG
Files uploaded to a serverNeverYesYesYes
HEIC supportYes, decoded locallyYesYesYes
AVIF + WebP outputYesYesYesWebP only
Free limitsUnlimited25/daySize-capped freeBatch limits free
Quality control on outputYesYesYesLimited

Competitor details reflect publicly listed free-tier features and may change.

Codec-level conversion details

Each output format uses a real reference encoder compiled to WebAssembly via the jSquash project: MozJPEG for JPEG, OxiPNG for PNG, libwebp for WebP, and libaom/libavif for AVIF. These are the same codecs inside Chrome and professional build pipelines, not a generic canvas re-encode.

iPhone HEIC photos are decoded entirely in-browser, fixing the most common conversion need - HEIC to JPEG for sharing with Windows and Android users - without handing your camera roll to a cloud service. EXIF orientation is honored so portrait shots don't arrive sideways.

Transparency is handled per-format: PNG and WebP preserve the alpha channel; converting transparent images to JPEG composites them onto a background color you choose, since JPEG has no alpha support. AVIF preserves alpha and typically lands 40-60% smaller than the equivalent PNG.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I convert iPhone HEIC photos?
Yes. The converter supports HEIC input (the default photo format on iPhones) and can convert them to JPEG, PNG, or WebP for universal compatibility.
Does conversion affect image quality?
Conversion between lossless formats (PNG to WebP lossless) preserves quality perfectly. Converting to lossy formats (JPEG) uses high quality settings by default to minimize any visual change.
Can I convert multiple images at once?
Yes. Drop multiple files and they will all be converted to your chosen format. You can download each result individually.
What happens to transparency when converting to JPEG?
JPEG does not support transparency. When converting from PNG or WebP with transparent areas, those areas will be filled with a white background.
Is WebP smaller than JPEG?
Generally yes. WebP typically produces files 25-35% smaller than JPEG at equivalent visual quality, making it ideal for web use.
How do I convert HEIC to JPG for free?
Drop the HEIC file in, choose JPEG, download. The decode happens inside your browser - your photos never upload anywhere, there is no file limit, and batch conversion of a whole album is free.
Should I convert my images to WebP or AVIF?
AVIF compresses best (typically 50% smaller than JPEG) and is supported by every modern browser; WebP is slightly larger but decodes faster and has longer-standing support. For websites, serve AVIF with a WebP or JPEG fallback.
Does converting PNG to JPG lose transparency?
Yes - JPEG has no alpha channel, so transparent areas are filled with a background color (you choose which). To keep transparency in a smaller file, convert PNG to WebP or AVIF instead.
How do I convert a PNG to JPG for free?
Drop the PNG into the OptiPix Image Converter, select JPG, and download. The conversion uses the MozJPEG encoder compiled to WebAssembly, running in your browser with no upload, no limits, and no account. Note that JPG discards transparency: transparent regions become a background color you choose.
Should I use WebP or PNG?
Use WebP for almost everything on the web: it supports transparency like PNG but compresses 30-80% smaller. Use PNG when you need universal compatibility with old software or lossless pixel-exact graphics for editing. All modern browsers have supported WebP since 2020. OptiPix converts both directions instantly.
What is AVIF and should I convert my images to it?
AVIF is the newest mainstream image format, delivering roughly 50% smaller files than JPEG at the same visual quality, with transparency and HDR support. All current browsers support it. Convert web-bound photos to AVIF for the biggest size savings; keep a lossless original for future editing. OptiPix encodes AVIF locally.
Can I convert image formats without uploading my photos?
Yes. OptiPix converts JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF using the jSquash WebAssembly codecs entirely on your device. Nothing is transmitted, so private photos and confidential graphics stay local. Upload-based converters like Convertio and CloudConvert cap free conversions per day and process your files on their servers.
Does converting JPG to PNG improve quality?
No. JPEG compression already discarded detail, and converting to PNG cannot recover it; you just get a larger file with the same flaws preserved losslessly. Convert JPG to PNG only when a workflow requires PNG input or transparency editing. To genuinely improve a low-quality image, use an AI upscaler instead.

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