{"id":294234,"date":"2022-07-11T08:52:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/?p=294234"},"modified":"2022-07-19T09:20:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:20:39","slug":"convert-an-image-how-to-convert-to-png-in-4-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/convert-an-image-how-to-convert-to-png-in-4-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Convert an Image: How to Convert to PNG in 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Portable network graphics, or PNG, has been around in our lives for <\/span>nearly 30 years<\/span><\/a>. People continue to use this image file for a variety of applications, whether it’s for photography or graphic design.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you’ve got an image that’s in another format, how do you convert to PNG? What are the steps you need to take to for an image to convert to PNG?<\/span><\/p>\n

That’s what we’re here to look at today. Read on to find out more about how to convert different image files to PNG.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is PNG?<\/span><\/h2>\n

PNG, or portable network graphics, is the term people use when they’re referring to the high-resolution image file. It’s famous for maintaining the quality of the original image, as it uses lossless compression.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re using it for website building, logo design, or photography, PNGs have been around for decades because of their compatibility and versatility. Let’s quickly go over those benefits below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of PNG<\/span><\/h3>\n

The biggest benefit of using a PNG format is the lossless compression we mentioned earlier. Your computer won’t compress an image when converting something to a PNG.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are also lots of transparent PNG images out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Convert JPG to PNG<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you’re looking to convert a JPG to PNG, it’s actually quite simple. There are slight differences in how to do so based on whether you’re on Windows or Mac, so let’s break down the steps for each OS.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using Windows<\/span><\/h3>\n

On Windows, you can use Microsoft Paint to quickly convert a JPG to a PNG. Find the JPG file you want to convert, right-click it, and choose “edit.”<\/span><\/p>\n

It should take you to Paint, where all you need to do is select “Files” then “Save As.” On the “Save as Type” dropdown, choose the PNG option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using Mac<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you’re a Mac user, use the Preview program to open up your JPG file. Click on “File,” then choose “Save As.” The PNG option should appear on the dropdown menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

After you choose the PNG option, you’re done! Same as with Windows, find the file path you want and you’ve converted your JPG to PNG just like that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative Methods<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maybe you don’t have time to go through your computer and find these programs, or maybe you want something more versatile. Some default programs don’t let you convert SVG to PNG files, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to do that, you can find and download other programs to get this done. A <\/span>PNG maker<\/span><\/a> is pretty easy to find on the internet, but we suggest you choose that one for the best results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Convert to PNG the Easy Way<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have an image that you’d like to convert to PNG, it’s actually a lot simpler than you might think. Use this guide to help you understand what PNGs are and how you can convert your favorite image files to PNGs.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more informative articles on image files and other topics, check out the rest of our site!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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