An image converter is a file converter that converts one image file format (like a JPG, BMP, or TIF) into another. If you're unable to use a photo, graphic, or any kind of image the way you'd like because the format isn't supported where you want to use it, this kind of software can help.
Below is a list of the best, completely free image converter software programs. Some are even online services, meaning you can use them to convert pictures through your browser without needing to download the program.
Everything listed below is freeware. We have not included trialware or shareware options.
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Image Candy
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What We Like
Accepts huge files.
No app download necessary.
Big previews.
Lots of input formats are accepted.
Bulk uploads and downloads.
What We Don't Like
Accepts uploads from your device only, not a cloud storage service or a URL.
Few output formats.
Has an undisclosed dimensions limitation.
Image Candy is a website with lots of free online tools, one of which is an image converter. It supports tons of input formats and will even convert images that are up to a whopping 2 GB in size.
Input Formats:GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP, DIB, JFIF, PJPEG, JPG, PJP, HEIF, and HEIC
Output Formats:JPG, PNG, PDF, and SVG
This converter is extremely easy to use. Just upload one or more photos to the site, rotate any of them if necessary, and then pick from any of the supported output formats. You can download each converted file individually or together in an archive.
This is an online converter, so it works from any operating system. Your uploads are deleted automatically after two hours.
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XnConvert
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What We Like
Converts between lots of image file formats.
Can convert multiple images at once.
Lots of advanced settings you can customize.
Converts images on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Portable option is available.
What We Don't Like
Might be too advanced if all you need is a simple image converter.
The software must be downloaded to your computer before you can use it.
XnConvert is the Swiss Army knife of image converters. It can convert any of around 500 image formats to your choice of around 80 others. If you have a rare image format that you can't open, this program can probably convert it.
It also supports batch conversion, folder imports, filters, resizing, and several other advanced options.
Input Formats: BMP, EMF, GIF, ICO, JPG, PCX, PDF, PNG, PSD, RAW, TIF, and many more
Output Formats: BMP, EMF, GIF, ICO, JPG, PCX, PDF, PNG, PSD, RAW, TIF, and many more
The publisher of XnConvert also has a free command line based, dedicated image converter called NConvert, but XnConvert is much easier to use.
It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. There's a portable option on the download page, available for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows and Linux.
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Coolutils
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What We Like
Runs online, so you don't have to download the converter tool.
You can resize and rotate the image before converting it.
Lets you download the image right away from the web page.
What We Don't Like
Can convert only one image at once.
Requires uploading and downloading the image.
Doesn't show a preview of the picture (useful when rotating).
Coolutils is an image converter that exists completely online, no download required. Unlike some online converters, this one does the converting for you in real-time—no waiting on an email link.
Input Formats: BMP, GIF, ICO, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF
Output Formats: BMP, GIF, ICO, JPEG, PDF, PNG, and TIFF
There is a file size limit on the original file you upload, but we can't confirm the specific limit. Our tests indicate that the limit is somewhere between 35 MB and 40 MB.
One thing we like about this option is that it lets you rotate and resize an image before you convert it. Then again, it isn't as useful as it could be because it doesn't show you a preview of what the rotated image will look like when converted.
Since this method works through a web browser, you can use it with nearly any operating system, like Windows, Linux, and Mac.
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Zamzar
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What We Like
Supports bulk conversions.
Works online, so you don't need to install anything.
Images can be as big as 50 MB.
One of the easier-to-use image converters.
What We Don't Like
Converts a maximum of two images per session and 24 hours.
Images are downloaded individually (even if you convert more than one).
Zamzar is an online image converter service that supports most common photo and graphic formats and even a few CAD formats. You can download the converted file from an email or wait on the download page for the links.
A file can be uploaded from your computer, a file storage service you use (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), or from another website via its URL.
Input Formats:3FR, AI, ARW, BMP, CR2, CRW, CDR, DCR, DNG, DWG, DXF, EMF, ERF, GIF, JPG, MDI, MEF, MRW, NEF, ODG, ORF, PCX, PEF, PNG, PPM, PSD, RAF, RAW, SR2, SVG, TGA, TIFF, WBMP, WMF, X3F, and XCF
Output Formats:AI, BMP, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PS, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF, and WBMP
We've repeatedly tested Zamzar and have found the conversion time is often similar to FileZigZag's (below), but since you can't download multiple files at once or upload more than just a few, you might try an actual software program if you need something more robust.
You can use Zamzar to convert not just images but also documents, audio, video, eBooks, and more. See all the formats supported by Zamzar.
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FileZigZag
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What We Like
Really easy to use.
Works from any web browser in any operating system.
Converts images as large as 150 MB (if you log in).
Supports bulk uploads, conversions, and downloads.
What We Don't Like
Conversions are sometimes slow.
Limits free users to 10 conversions per day.
FileZigZag is another online image converter service that will convert most common graphics formats. Just upload the original image, choose the desired output, and then wait for the download link to appear on the page.
Input Formats: AI, BMP, CMYK, CR2, DDS, DNG, DPX, EPS, GIF, HEIC, ICO, JPEG, JPG, NEF, ODG, OTG, PAM, PBM, PCX, PGM, PNG, PPM, PSD, RGB, RGBA, SDA, SGI, SVG, SXD, TGA, TIF, TIFF, XCF, and YUV
Output Formats: AI, BMP, CUR, DPX, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPEG, JPG, PAM, PBM, PCX, PDF, PGM, PNG, PPM, RAS, SGI, SVG, TGA, TIF, TIFF, and YUV
See every the file conversion you can make at FileZigZag from the Conversion Types page. It also supports documents, audio, video, eBooks, archives, and web pages.
Just like any online file converter, you have to, unfortunately, wait for the website to upload the file and then wait again for the download link (which could take a really long time as you wait in the queue). However, since most images are fairly small, it really shouldn't take that long altogether.
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Adapter
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What We Like
Very minimal and easy-to-use interface.
Conversions are available instantly.
You don't have to upload the images anywhere.
Supports bulk conversions.
Works on Windows and macOS.
Installs quickly.
What We Don't Like
Requires that you download the software to your computer.
Supports a minimal number of image file formats.
If converting more than one image simultaneously, all of them have to be converted to the same format.
Adapter is an intuitive image converter program that supports popular file formats and plenty of nice features.
In its simplest form, it lets you drag and drop images into the queue, and quickly choose the output format. You can clearly see the size of the image files before and after they'll be converted.
There are also advanced options if you want to use them, such as custom file names and output directories, resolution and quality changes, and text/image overlays.
Input Formats:JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and GIF
Output Formats:JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and GIF
We like Adapter because it seems to work very quickly and doesn't require you to upload your files online to convert them. It not only converts image files, but also video and audio files.
You can install this in Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7. It also runs on macOS 13 through 10.7.
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Resizing.app
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What We Like
Works in your browser.
Supports common file formats.
Includes resizing options.
No intrusive ads.
What We Don't Like
Relatively short list of input and output formats.
Limited to converting one file at a time.
The optimizer function doesn't show how well it's working.
Despite the name, Resizing.app doesn't just support resizing your photos, but also cropping and, of course, converting.
Input Formats:PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, GIF, and WEBP
Output Formats:JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, and TIFF
Although few formats are supported, this tool makes up for it in its handy resize options. You can crop the picture or resize it to any custom dimensions. There's also a built-in optimizer that can help reduce the file's size.
This is a website, so it works from any web browser.
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Media.io
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What We Like
Unique input formats.
Supports cloud storage services.
Unlimited file size limit.
Supports bulk uploads.
Conversions take place online (no software download).
What We Don't Like
Only 10 images can be converted per day for free.
Limits conversion speed.
This website offers a super easy-to-use converter for a variety of image formats. You can choose files from your computer, Dropbox, or Google Drive, and they can be saved back to any of those locations after the conversion.
Input Formats:JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PPM, ARW, HEIC, WEBP, TGA, RAW, DNG, NEF, CR2, and ICO
Output Formats:JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, WEBP
You can upload five images at once, but only 10 within a day (and that's only after you make a free user account). Free users are also unable to rotate images or add effects.
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DVDVideoSoft's Free Image Convert and Resize
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What We Like
Fairly easy to use.
Converts between the most popular formats.
Lets you resize and rename the files.
Supports bulk photo conversions.
What We Don't Like
Setup attempts to install other programs with the image converter.
Doesn't support very many image file formats.
All images in the queue will convert to the same format.
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Free Image Convert and Resize does just what you'd think it does—converts and resizes images. Even though it doesn't support very many image formats, it does let you convert, resize, and rename multiple files at once.
Input Formats:JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and TGA
Output Formats:JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TGA, and PDF
We like this program because it's very simple to use, supports popular image formats, and includes some additional features you may not find bundled in with other image converters.
Free Image Convert and Resize is said to run on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and XP.
The installer tries to add a few additional programs to your computer that you don't need to have for the image converter to work, so feel free to skip over them if you wish.
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PixConverter
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What We Like
Walks you through a step-by-step wizard.
You can adjust the output quality for the images.
Lets you resize and rename the images.
Can convert more than one image at once.
What We Don't Like
Works on Windows only.
Many of the options might be unnecessary for the average user.
Hasn't been updated since 2007.
PixConverter is another free image converter. While it has plenty of useful features, it still manages to be easy to use.
It supports batch conversions,the ability to import multiple photos from a folder at once, image rotation, resizing, and altering the image color.
Input Formats:JPG, JPEG, GIF, PCX, PNG, BMP, and TIF
Output Formats:JPG, GIF, PCX, PNG, BMP, and TIF
This is a nice converter tool if you deal with these formats and would rather not use an online option.
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista are the only versions of Windows that are officially supported, but PixConverter works equally well in Windows 10 and probably other versions, too.
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SendTo-Convert
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What We Like
Lets you convert images very quickly.
You get to customize all the conversion settings.
Supports popular image file formats.
What We Don't Like
Doesn't support image file formats beyond the few popular ones.
Outdated; last update was 2015.
Works for Windows users only.
SendTo-Convert is an awesome image converter. The program can be automated to the point that you simply have to right-click one or more images and choose Send to > SendTo-Convertto convert them.
This means you can set the default output format, quality, size option, and output folder to quickly convert images without having to open the program.
Input Formats:BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF, and TIFF
Output Formats:BMP, PNG, JPEG, and GIF
This download link takes you to a page that has several other programs listed, the bottom one being for SendTo-Convert.
The supported operating systems listed on the download page are Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP, but it should work just fine in Windows 11 and 10, too. You can also download a portable version.
FAQs
How do I change the format of an image? ›
Go to File > Save as and open the Save as type drop-down menu. You can then select JPEG and PNG, as well as TIFF, GIF, HEIC, and multiple bitmap formats. Save the file to your computer and it will convert.
What program converts PNG to JPG? ›The Adobe Express PNG to JPG converter is fast, free, and easy to use. Simply launch the converter, upload your PNG file, and then instantly download your new JPG image.
What software converts JPG to JPEG? ›AVS Free Image Converter is a reliable tool to resize images and to convert JPEG JPG PNG CR2 PDF.
What is the best converter software? ›- Freemake Video Converter.
- HandBrake.
- DivX Converter.
- Movavi Video Converter.
- Online-Convert.
- Gihosoft Free Video Converter.
- DVD VideoSoft Free Video Converter.
- AVS Video Converter.
- JPEG (or JPG) - Joint Photographic Experts Group.
- PNG - Portable Network Graphics.
- GIF - Graphics Interchange Format.
- TIFF - Tagged Image File.
- PSD - Photoshop Document.
- PDF - Portable Document Format.
- EPS - Encapsulated Postscript.
- AI - Adobe Illustrator Document.
You can also do it by right-clicking on the unopened file and clicking on the “Rename” option. Simply change the extension to whatever file format you want and your computer will do the conversion work for you.
How do I convert a picture to JPG format? ›- Go to the image converter.
- Drag your image into the toolbox to get started. We accept TIFF, GIF, BMP, and PNG files.
- Hit “Convert” and download the file.
- Go to the PDF to JPG tool and repeat the same process.
- All done! You can download your JPG file.
Open the folder where the PNG image is stored in a File Explorer window. Right-click the file and choose Print. In the Print Pictures window that opens, choose Microsoft Print to PDF. Choose the paper size, quality, how you want the image to appear, and how many copies or pages you want to save in the new PDF file.
Which app is best for JPG converter? ›Description. File Converter & JPEG Converter is your number one application for converting image file formats on your device. Image Converter is an image/photo converter that allows you to transform photos or images to other extensions: you can convert into JPG, PDF, GIF, PNG, BMP And TIFF.
How to convert JPG to PDF? ›- Open the JPG file you want to convert. ...
- Click CTRL+P to bring up the Print dialog box.
- Click the Printer icon to open a drop-down list.
- Select Microsoft Print to PDF.
- Click Print. ...
- In the new dialog box, your document now has the PDF file extension.
What software converts TIFF to PNG? ›
WinZip is more than just a TIFF to PNG converter. We built WinZip to convert multiple file formats, including the formats below.
What software will convert PDF to JPG? ›The Acrobat online converter tool lets you quickly convert a PDF to a PNG, TIFF, or JPG image using any web browser. Just choose your preferred file format. The Acrobat JPG conversion process happens in seconds, delivering image quality you can trust.
What is the best app to convert image to SVG free? ›What is the Best Free App to Convert Images to SVG? Inkscape is the best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator. Inkscape has a free and open-source vector graphics application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What are the three types of converter? ›- AC to DC converter, or 'rectifier'
- DC to AC converter, or 'inverter'
- AC to AC frequency converter, or 'transformer'
- DC to DC voltage, or 'current converter'
- Online-Convert.com. Before you even try your first file conversion on Online-Convert.com, you can quickly check for supported file types. ...
- ConvertFiles. ...
- Convertio. ...
- Zamzar. ...
- FileZigZag. ...
- FreeFileConvert. ...
- File-Converter-Online.com.
There are two types of conversion: implicit and explicit. The term for implicit type conversion is coercion. Explicit type conversion in some specific way is known as casting. Explicit type conversion can also be achieved with separately defined conversion routines such as an overloaded object constructor.
What's the photo app everyone is using? ›What is the AI photo app everyone is using on IG? Lensa is the AI photo editing app everyone is using on Instagram!
What is the best free image search app? ›...
The 10 Best Reverse Image Search Apps for iPhone and Android
- CamFind. ...
- Google Lens. ...
- Veracity. ...
- Reverse Image Search App. ...
- Direct Image Search on Google. ...
- Photo Sherlock. ...
- TinEye Reverse Image Search.
- Bonfire. ...
- Apple Photos. ...
- Snapseed. ...
- Inshot. ...
- PicsArt. ...
- VSCO. VSCO has all the editing features you could possibly need. ...
- BeFunky. BeFunky comes with a lot of photo editing features as well. ...
- PicLab. Many users find it fun to edit photos with PicLab.
The most common image formats for the web (JPEG, GIF, and PNG) are all under the raster category. Raster image file types display static images where every pixel has a defined color, position, and proportion based on their resolution (for example 1280×720).
What are the 3 common file type of an image file? ›
The PNG, JPEG, and GIF formats are most often used to display images on the Internet. Some of these graphic formats are listed and briefly described below, separated into the two main families of graphics: raster and vector.
What are the 4 most commonly used formats for raster images? ›- .JPEG.
- .PNG.
- .GIF.
- .TIFF.
- Portable document format (PDF) A PDF file is a common file type in many work environments. ...
- Word document (DOC and DOCX) ...
- Hypertext markup language (HTML and HTM) ...
- Microsoft excel spreadsheet file (XLS and XLSX) ...
- Text file (TXT)
- JPEG.
- PNG.
- GIF.
- PDF.
- SVG.
- MP4.
- Open the photo in Microsoft Paint.
- Click the file Menu. button in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Select Save As from the drop-down menu that appears.
- In the box next to Save as type:, click the down arrow.
- Select your new file format and click Save.
- Double click your JPG file to open it in the Photos app.
- Select File – Save As.
- Select PNG format in the drop down menu.
- Hit the save button.
Follow these steps to convert a PDF to a PNG file.
Navigate to the Convert PDF page on Adobe Acrobat online. Click the blue button labeled “Select a file” or drag and drop the file into the drop zone to upload your PDF. Choose PNG from the file format drop-down menu. Or choose JPG or TIFF instead, if you wish.
- Open the file in Microsoft Word.
- Convert Word document to PDF: On Windows, click the Acrobat tab, then click “Create PDF.” ...
- Protect PDF: ...
- Save as PDF file:
- JPG To PDF Converter Apps.
- Online Apps. #1) LightPDF. #2) Free PDF Convert. ...
- Apps For Windows. #1) TalkHelper PDF Converter. #2) Apowersoft Image to PDF Converter. ...
- Apps For Android. #1) Image to PDF Converter. ...
- Apps For iOS. #1) Print Option. ...
- Apps For Mac. #1) Preview.
Converter+ is a unit converter with the most extensive list of currencies and units in hundreds of categories. Converter Plus also comes with many calculators like mortgage, loan, tip, fuel consumption and many others for everyday problems.
What is the best way to convert image to text? ›
- On your computer, go to Google Drive.
- Right click a file.
- Click Open with. Google Docs.
- The image file is converted, but the format might not transfer: Bold, italics, font size, font type, and line breaks are likely to be retained.
- Open your web browser and navigate to the Convert JPG to PDF tool.
- Tap Select a File and choose your picture.
- The tool automatically converts your picture to a PDF.
- Download your freshly converted PDF.
You can insert your JPG file into a new Word document with Microsoft Word, using the 'Insert' option in the menu bar and then selecting 'Pictures'; once you've selected your picture, you can then save the document as a DOC file.
What program converts SVG PNG? ›Convert PNG to SVG using Adobe Express
It is. Choose a PNG image with a size of less than 2GB. Upload the PNG file to automatically convert it to SVG format. You can now download it as an SVG file or continue editing the image.
TIFF is widely supported by scanning, faxing, word processing, optical character recognition, image manipulation, desktop publishing, and page-layout applications.
What is the best program to open PNG files? ›- Microsoft Paint (included with Windows)
- Adobe Photoshop.
- IrfanView.
- FastStone Image Viewer.
- XnView.
CamScanner App
CamScanner is a free Android app that you can use to convert any image to PDF. The images can either be those on the device or photos of documents. The app goes further, allowing users to take photos of documents, crop the photos, and then convert the image to PDF.
To do so, open your PDF in the Smallpdf Desktop App. Choose “Convert” from the tools menu. Select “Image” from the right-side panel. Click “Convert”—and you're done!
Can I convert a JPEG to a PDF for free? ›Xodo provides a free online file converter for you to change your images to PDF files. Simply select the image you want to convert, and use the online converter to turn your JPG file into a PDF. You can choose to merge multiple JPG images into a single PDF or convert each JPG into a single PDF separately.
What app converts pictures to SVG? ›The Adobe Express quick action tools allow you to make impressive edits on the go. Easily upload a JPG or PNG image right from your device to convert it to SVG in seconds.
What is the best free SVG site? ›
- Special Heart Studio. ...
- So Fontsy.
- Hungry JPeg.
- Creative Fabrica.
- Dreaming Tree.
- SVG Cuts.
- Love SVG.
- Caluya Design.
TinEye is probably the oldest and most well-known reverse image search engine there is on the web. If you can't find an image via Google, the chances are you might find it via TinEye.
What is the best way to convert photos to digital? ›Using a flatbed scanner to digitize photos is the best option for people who have physical photos that may not be in the best condition, such as photos that have come out of photo albums. It is also a good choice for people who want to scan a lot of pictures at once.
What's the best free image search? ›- Google Images.
- 2. Yahoo Images.
- Bing Images.
- Yandex.
- Pinterest visual search tool.
- Openverse.
- Flickr.
- TinEye.
- YouCam Perfect.
- YouCam Makeup.
- PhotoDirector.
- Adobe Lightroom Mobile.
- Snapseed.
- VSCO.
- Photoshop Express Photo Editor.
- Polarr.
The Free & Open Source Image Editor
Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.
Select all the images you want to resize and right-click them. If you're using Windows 11, click the Show more options button in the context menu, then click Resize pictures. On Windows 10, this option is available right away. Choose one of the size presets or set custom dimensions.
How to convert low resolution image to high resolution online free? ›- Go to the Fotor AI Enlarger.
- Upload your blurry picture, Click "Adjust" and find the "AI Enlarger " tool. It supports to enlarge by 200% and 400% based on your needs.
- Finally, don't forget to click "Apply" and save your photo.
- Download your HD images.
One way to do this is to use a program like Photoshop. With Photoshop, you can resize an image without losing quality by using the "Image Size" dialog box. In the "Image Size" dialog box, you can change the width and height of the image. You can also change the resolution.