There are various file formats for recording graphic information. The most common ones are JPEG (or JPG) and PNG. Each has its own characteristics and its own scope. Sometimes you need to convert one format to another. This can be done in different ways.
Conversion with online services
Any image format can be easily converted online. To do this, you need to go to one of the services that provides such services completely free of charge. For example, the site "onlineconvertfree" suggests changing the.
After converting the picture, it becomes possible to download it to your computer.
This resource is able to reformat an array of images at once. If you need to convert a large number of images, then such a service will be very useful.
You can use other converters, for example, this one: convertio.co.
The program interface is intuitive, the actions are scheduled in steps, it is possible to add pictures from different sources, and multiple conversion is also possible. More online programs to complete the task: ru.inettools, jpg2png, online-converting, image.online-conver and others. Their functionality is similar, you can choose any to your liking.
Format translation with photo editor
Currently, there are a great many programs for working with photos. Here are some of the most common and feature-rich ones: GIMP, Paint.net, Photoshop, DxO Photolab. Any of these programs have a function to change image formats. It is not difficult to carry out this procedure: you need to open the image in one of the programs, find the "File" tab in the control panel, open the menu of this section. Next, you need to find the "Save As" function, an explorer will appear, in which you can select the save path and the desired file type. In the "File Type" section, select the.
If no photo editor is installed on your computer, you can use the simplest graphics editor Microsoft Paint. This program is built into the Windows operating system installation package, so it is available on every PC with this system. To find it, you need to click "Start", "All Programs", "Standard", "Paint". The program starts, the following window opens:
Next, you need to open the main menu. Please note that there is no "File" tab, as in other editors.
Next, the desired image opens.
The main menu is called up again, but this time the Save As tab is selected.
In this program, the list of formats is not as large as in other photo editors, but the necessary one is in the list. Select.
Format conversion by replacing the file extension
The task can be solved in another way without online programs and editors. To do this, in the Windows shell, follow this path: "Start" → "Control Panel" → "Folder Options" → the "View" section. There, find the line "Hide extension for registered file types", uncheck the box opposite it, click "Apply" and "OK". This simple action will cause the file extensions to be displayed.
Further, to change the format, you just need to rename the file by manually changing its extension. At the time of renaming, the following warning appears:
There is nothing wrong with it, you need to click "OK". But in order to avoid accidental loss of information, it is recommended to make a copy of the original image.
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