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Free Image Format Converter (WebP / AVIF / PNG / JPEG)

WebP, AVIF, PNG, JPEG in-browser|
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A fast, private image format converter that runs entirely in your browser using jSquash, the open-source collection of WebAssembly image codecs derived from Google Squoosh. The same battle-tested codecs that power the Squoosh app, MozJPEG for JPEG, libwebp for WebP, and libavif for AVIF, run locally in your tab to encode, decode, and re-compress images with no native dependencies. Convert PNG and JPEG photos to modern formats like WebP and AVIF to dramatically shrink file size with no visible quality loss, or convert back to lossless, optimized PNG. A quality slider lets you trade size for fidelity on lossy targets, and a live size comparison shows exactly how many kilobytes you saved. Because the WASM codecs decode and encode on-device, your images never touch a server, never get logged, and never leave your machine.

Convert images to WebP and AVIF online without uploading anything

This free image format converter turns your PNG and JPEG files into modern, web-optimized formats like WebP and AVIF, or back into lossless PNG, without ever sending a single byte to a server. It is built on jSquash, the open-source collection of WebAssembly image codecs derived from Google Squoosh. Under the hood it runs the same encoders the Squoosh app uses: MozJPEG for decoding JPEG, libwebp for WebP, libavif for AVIF, and oxipng for optimizing PNG. Because these WASM codecs run locally in your tab, conversion is private by design and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

Switching from JPEG and PNG to WebP or AVIF is one of the highest-leverage things you can do for web performance. Smaller images mean faster Largest Contentful Paint, less bandwidth, and better Core Web Vitals scores. With a single drag-and-drop you can see precisely how many kilobytes a given format and quality setting saves, so you make an informed tradeoff rather than guessing.

Tune quality and compare size before you download

For lossy targets, a quality slider maps straight to the encoder quality parameter so you can dial in exactly how aggressively to compress. Drop the quality to shrink the file hard for thumbnails and previews, or keep it high for hero images where detail matters. After each conversion, the tool reports the original size, the output size, and the percent saved, alongside a before-and-after preview so you can confirm the result looks right.

Lossless PNG output is available too, which is handy when a platform only accepts PNG or when you need an exact, artifact-free copy. jSquash uses the oxipng optimizer for PNG, so even a straight PNG-to-PNG pass can trim wasted bytes from poorly exported files.

A private, open-source alternative to cloud image converters

Most online image converters upload your files to a remote server, which is a privacy risk for screenshots, private photos, and unreleased designs, and often comes with file size caps or paywalls. This tool flips that model. It uses jSquash, released under the Apache 2.0 license and inspired by the jQuery philosophy of an easy, drop-in API, to run Squoosh-quality codecs entirely on your device. There is no upload, no account, no watermark, and no limit, so your images stay yours.

The jSquash project was designed to run image codecs in strict browser and Web Worker environments, including platforms like Cloudflare Workers, which is exactly why it is a great fit for a no-server tool like this one. Whether you are optimizing a static site, building a design system, or just trying to email a photo that is too large, this converter gives you full control over format and quality with zero data leaving your machine. You can verify that yourself in the DevTools Network tab while you convert.

How It Works

1

Drag and drop a PNG or JPEG image into the drop zone, or click to browse and select a file from your device.

2

Choose a target format (WebP, AVIF, or PNG) and, for lossy formats, drag the quality slider to balance file size against visual fidelity.

3

Click Convert to decode and re-encode the image locally with WebAssembly, then download the result or copy it to your clipboard.

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Key Features

Powered by jSquash, the open-source collection of WebAssembly image codecs derived from Google Squoosh, so you get the same encoders the Squoosh app uses.
Runs entirely in your browser via WebAssembly (WASM): MozJPEG for JPEG, libwebp for WebP, and libavif for AVIF, with oxipng to optimize PNG output. No native binaries, no server-side processing.
Convert PNG and JPEG sources to WebP, AVIF, or lossless PNG with no upload step.
Adjustable quality slider for lossy targets (WebP and AVIF) from 1 to 100, mapped straight to the encoder quality parameter.
Live size comparison showing original size, output size, and the exact percent saved, plus a side-by-side before and after preview.
Drag-and-drop or click-to-browse file input with instant image preview and one-click download with the correct extension and MIME type.
Fully offline after first load: once the WASM codecs are cached, conversion works with no network connection.
Open source under the Apache 2.0 license: jSquash (@jsquash on npm) wraps codecs maintained by Mozilla, Google, and the WebM and AOMedia projects.

Privacy & Trust

All decoding and encoding happens locally in your browser via WebAssembly. Your images are never uploaded to any server.
Built on jSquash, the open-source WebAssembly image codecs derived from Google Squoosh (Apache 2.0 license), bundling MozJPEG, libwebp, libavif, and oxipng.
No file is ever transmitted, stored, or logged. Verify privacy by checking the Network tab in DevTools while converting: you will see no upload request.
No account, no signup, and no tracking of your image content. The tool is free with no usage limits.
Because processing is on-device, the tool is safe for confidential screenshots, private photos, and unreleased design assets.

Use Cases

1Shrink large JPEG and PNG photos to WebP or AVIF before uploading them to a website to improve page speed and Largest Contentful Paint.
2Convert PNG screenshots and exported design assets to WebP to cut bandwidth with no visible quality loss.
3Generate AVIF versions of hero images for modern browsers while keeping a PNG or JPEG fallback for older clients.
4Inspect how much a given image compresses at different quality levels before committing to a setting in your build pipeline.
5Convert a WebP or AVIF export back to lossless, oxipng-optimized PNG when a tool or platform only accepts PNG input.
6Run a quick, private Core Web Vitals optimization pass on a static site without sending source assets to a cloud converter.

Limitations

  • Input is limited to PNG and JPEG files; other formats such as GIF, TIFF, HEIC, or JPEG XL must be converted to PNG or JPEG first.
  • AVIF encoding is computationally heavy because it uses the AV1 codec, and can take several seconds for large images at high quality settings.
  • Very large images (for example, 40+ megapixels) can use significant memory and may be slow on low-end devices or mobile, since the WASM encoder runs single-threaded in the tab.
  • The tool converts one image at a time and does not resize, crop, or strip metadata; it focuses purely on format conversion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this image format converter free?

Yes, it is completely free with no usage limits, no watermark, no signup, and no paywall. Because everything runs locally in your browser using the open-source jSquash codecs, there are no server costs to pass on to you. You can convert as many PNG and JPEG files to WebP, AVIF, or PNG as you like without an account. jSquash itself is released under the Apache 2.0 license, and the underlying codecs (MozJPEG, libwebp, libavif, oxipng) are maintained by Mozilla, Google, and the WebM and AOMedia communities.

Are my images sent to a server when I convert them?

No. This converter runs 100 percent in your browser using jSquash, the WebAssembly image codecs derived from Google Squoosh. When you select a file, it is read into memory and decoded and re-encoded entirely on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and nothing is logged. You can confirm this by opening your browser DevTools, switching to the Network tab, and watching that no upload request is made while you convert. This makes the tool safe for private photos, confidential screenshots, and unreleased design work.

Do I need to install anything?

No installation, extension, or desktop app is required. The converter is a web page that loads the jSquash WebAssembly codecs into your browser on demand. The first time you convert to a given format, the matching WASM module (for example libavif for AVIF or libwebp for WebP) is downloaded once and then cached. After that, conversions happen instantly and locally, with no native software, no command-line tools, and no sign-in.

Why is the first conversion slow?

The first time you convert to a particular format, your browser downloads the corresponding jSquash WebAssembly codec, which is a one-time cost of a few hundred kilobytes. Once that module is fetched and cached, subsequent conversions to the same format are fast and run entirely offline. AVIF is an exception: even after the codec loads, AVIF encoding stays computationally heavy because it uses the AV1 codec to analyze the image thoroughly, so large images can take a few seconds regardless of caching.

Does it work offline and on mobile?

Yes. After the first load fetches the jSquash WASM codecs, conversion runs with no network connection, because all encoding and decoding happens on-device. It also works on mobile browsers, though large images may be slower and use more memory there since the WebAssembly encoder runs single-threaded inside the browser tab. For very large photos on a phone, WebP is a good choice because it encodes much faster than AVIF while still beating JPEG and PNG on file size.

What is the difference between WebP and AVIF, and which should I choose?

WebP, encoded here with libwebp, is a widely supported modern format that typically produces files 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPEG at similar quality, and it is supported by every current browser. AVIF, encoded with libavif, is newer and usually compresses even better, often 20 to 50 percent smaller than WebP, but it is slower to encode and slightly less universal on older devices. As a rule of thumb: choose WebP for the best balance of compatibility and size, and choose AVIF when you want the smallest possible file and your audience uses modern browsers. For maximum coverage, many sites serve AVIF with a WebP or JPEG fallback.

How does the quality slider work, and will converting reduce image quality?

For lossy targets (WebP and AVIF), the quality slider maps directly to the encoder quality parameter from 1 to 100. Higher values preserve more detail but produce larger files; lower values compress harder at the cost of visible artifacts. A good starting point for photos is around 75 to 80, which usually looks visually identical to the original while saving a large amount of space. PNG output is lossless, so the slider is hidden and no visual quality is lost, although re-encoding a JPEG to PNG cannot recover detail JPEG already discarded. Use the before-and-after preview and the live size comparison to find the sweet spot for each image.