iPhone screenshot to JPG
Every iPhone and iPad saves screenshots as PNG, which is often 1–4 MB on recent models. Camera photos use HEIC or JPG (Settings → Camera → Formats), but that setting doesn't affect screenshots, and iOS has no option to save screenshots as JPG.
How to take a screenshot on iPhone
- Face ID iPhones (X and later): press the Side button + Volume Up together.
- iPhones with a Home button: press the Side (or Top) button + Home.
- Back Tap: Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap → choose Screenshot.
Screenshots are saved in Photos → Screenshots.
Convert an iPhone screenshot to JPG
- Open this page in Safari, tap the upload box and choose Photo Library. If iOS asks about image size, choose Actual Size.
- Tap Download. The JPG is saved to Files → Downloads.
- To move it into Photos, open the JPG in Files, tap Share and choose Save Image.
Shortcuts app method: create a shortcut with Select Photos → Convert Image (format: JPEG) → Save to Photo Album. It saves JPG copies of the screenshots you pick.
Android screenshot to JPG
Google Pixel and most phones running near-stock Android save screenshots as PNG, with no option to change it. Samsung Galaxy phones let you choose JPG or PNG, and some other brands offer a similar setting.
How to take a screenshot on Android
- All phones: press Power + Volume Down together.
- Pixel: open Recent apps and tap Screenshot.
- Samsung: turn on Palm swipe to capture in Settings → Advanced features → Motions and gestures.
- Long pages: tap Capture more (Pixel) or the scroll-capture arrow (Samsung) after taking a screenshot.
Screenshots are saved in Pictures/Screenshots on most phones, or in DCIM/Screenshots on Samsung.
Convert an Android screenshot to JPG
- Open this page in Chrome or Samsung Internet and tap the upload box.
- Pick one or more screenshots from Photos, Gallery or Files.
- Tap Download (or Download all for a ZIP). Files go to your Downloads folder.
Samsung: to save future screenshots as JPG, go to Settings → Advanced features → Screenshots and screen recordings → Screenshot format and choose JPG.
Windows screenshot to JPG
Screenshots that Windows saves automatically are PNG files. Captures that only go to the clipboard have no format until you paste them, so you can paste them straight into the converter above and get a JPG directly.
Windows screenshot shortcuts
| Shortcut | What happens |
|---|---|
| Win + Shift + S | Snipping Tool: select an area, window or full screen. Copied to the clipboard. |
| PrtScn | Full screen to the clipboard (opens Snipping Tool on newer Windows 11 builds). |
| Win + PrtScn | Saves a PNG in Pictures\Screenshots. |
| Alt + PrtScn | Active window to the clipboard. |
Convert a Windows screenshot to JPG
- Press Win+Shift+S and capture what you need.
- Come back to this page and press Ctrl+V. It converts instantly.
- Click Download. For saved screenshots, drag files from
Pictures\Screenshotsonto the converter.
Without a browser: in Snipping Tool, press Ctrl+S and choose JPG under “Save as type”. In Paint, paste and use File → Save as → JPEG picture.
Mac screenshot to JPG
macOS saves screenshots as PNG files on the Desktop. On a Retina display a single full-screen capture can exceed 5 MB. Window captures also include a transparent shadow, which is filled with white when converting to JPG.
Mac screenshot shortcuts
- ⇧⌘3: entire screen
- ⇧⌘4: selected area. Press Space afterwards to capture a window.
- ⇧⌘5: Screenshot toolbar, with save location and timer.
- Add ⌃ Control to any shortcut to copy to the clipboard, then paste here with ⌘V.
Convert a Mac screenshot to JPG
- Drag screenshots from your Desktop onto the converter above, or paste a clipboard capture with ⌘V.
- Click Download, or Download all for a ZIP.
You can also open a screenshot in Preview and choose File → Export → JPEG, or right-click in Finder and choose Quick Actions → Convert Image.
Make your Mac save screenshots as JPG
Run this in Terminal, and every new screenshot will be saved as a JPG:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg
killall SystemUIServerTo switch back to PNG:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture type png
killall SystemUIServerWhy convert screenshots to JPG?
- Much smaller files. A 3 MB PNG often becomes a 300–600 KB JPG.
- Upload forms that only accept JPG. Many portals, job sites and CMSs reject PNG or HEIC, or cap uploads at 1–2 MB.
- Universal compatibility. Every viewer, phone, printer and website understands JPG.
PNG vs JPG for screenshots
| PNG (default) | JPG (converted) | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy, adjustable quality |
| Typical full-screen size | 1–5 MB | 150–700 KB |
| Transparency | Supported | Not supported (filled with a colour) |
| Best for | Pixel-perfect UI, editing | Sharing, uploading, archiving |
Which quality to pick: use 95–100% for documentation and small text, and 85–92% for most screenshots. If a website has an upload limit, set Max file size instead. The converter finds the highest quality that fits.
Supported formats: PNG, WEBP, BMP and JPG. HEIC, AVIF and GIF work when your browser can open them. HEIC, for example, works in Safari on iPhone and Mac.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a screenshot to JPG?
Drop your screenshot into the box at the top of this page, choose files, or press Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste one straight from your clipboard. It converts automatically. Click Download to save the JPG, or Download all for a ZIP when you convert several.
Is Screenshot2JPG free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on the number of screenshots you can convert. Each file can be up to 25 MB.
Why are screenshots saved as PNG instead of JPG?
iPhone, most Android phones, macOS and Windows all save screenshots as PNG by default. PNG is lossless, so text stays perfectly sharp, but the files are large: a full-screen PNG is often 1–5 MB, while the same screenshot as a JPG is usually 70–90% smaller.
Can I make my iPhone save screenshots as JPG?
No. iOS has no setting for the screenshot format, and Settings → Camera → Formats only affects camera photos. Convert screenshots afterwards with this site or with a Shortcut.
How do I change the screenshot format on Android?
On Samsung, go to Settings → Advanced features → Screenshots and screen recordings → Screenshot format and choose JPG. Pixel and stock Android have no format option, so convert the PNG afterwards.
How do I save a screenshot as JPG on Windows?
Press Windows+Shift+S, capture the area, then paste it on this page with Ctrl+V and click Download. Or open the capture in Snipping Tool, press Ctrl+S and choose JPG under “Save as type”.
How do I make my Mac save screenshots as JPG?
Open Terminal and run: defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg, then run killall SystemUIServer. To switch back, run the same command with png instead of jpg.
Will converting to JPG make my screenshot blurry?
Not at the default quality of 92%. JPG can add faint artifacts around sharp text at low settings, so keep the slider at 85% or higher for screenshots with small text.
Can I set a maximum file size for the JPG?
Yes. Under “Max file size”, pick 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB or 2 MB, or choose Custom and type any size in KB. The quality is then set automatically to the highest level that fits (the quality slider is disabled), and the image is scaled down only if that is still not enough. Choose Auto (the default) to set quality yourself.
What happens to transparent areas?
JPG does not support transparency, so transparent pixels, such as the shadow around a macOS window capture, are filled with white.
Are my screenshots private?
Your screenshots are sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our conversion server, converted, and sent straight back to your browser. We do not publish, share or sell your images. See the privacy policy for details.