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PNG to JXL

Convert PNG images to JPEG XL (JXL) locally - smaller files with transparency kept, no upload.

Quality Higher values = better quality but a larger file. Lower values save space.
Lossless

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      Is my file uploaded?

      No. Everything runs in your browser - your file never leaves your device. How this is verifiable

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      PNG files are often large. JPEG XL (JXL) usually stores the same image far more compactly while keeping transparency - it even supports lossless storage. Important: JXL is still barely opened by any browser or program, so it is mainly useful for archiving or for JXL-capable software.

      The PNG is decoded locally and encoded as JXL with a self-hosted codec; the alpha channel is preserved. The quality slider controls the file size. Nothing is uploaded.

      Because PNG files quickly reach several megabytes for photos and detailed graphics, JPEG XL is a promising way to store the same content much more compactly - including transparency and high colour depth. This mainly makes sense for a long-term archive or a pipeline where every tool handles JXL. As long as your browser or image viewer does not display the format, however, the PNG stays the universally readable variant; so keep the original until JXL is supported everywhere you work.

      How strongly the slider intervenes is up to you: a high value keeps edges and fine structures almost untouched, a low one shrinks the file the most. For an important original, feel free to try two settings and compare before you commit. That way you find the point where the saving is large and the visible difference small.

      Specifications

      Specifications
      Input formatsPNG
      Output formatJXL
      Batch processingYes
      ProcessingLocally in your browser (WebAssembly)
      File uploadNone

      In 3 steps

      1. Drop your PNG file.
      2. Choose a quality (default 80).
      3. Download the JXL.

      Limitations: The quality slider works lossily; for pixel-exact lossless graphics, PNG remains the safer choice. Most browsers and programs do not open JXL yet - as PNG the image stays readable everywhere.

      FAQ

      Is transparency preserved?

      Yes, JXL supports transparency and the alpha channel is kept.

      Can I open JXL everywhere?

      No. JXL is still barely supported by browsers or programs; as PNG, by contrast, the image works everywhere.

      Are images uploaded?

      No, everything runs locally in the browser.

      Multiple files?

      Yes, download individually or as a ZIP.

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