A LITTLE CLARITY GOES A LONG WAY.

Choose the right format for your next step

Start with where the image will be used. Learn which settings fit your task and what a format conversion does not preserve.

Supported in this version

Read HEIC/HEIF, AVIF, WebP, JPG/JPEG, PNG and BMP; export still JPG or PNG. Specific files must be readable by the available decoder or browser. GIF, camera RAW, PSD, TIFF, JXL, DDS, EXR, SVG and PDF are not supported.

JPG: balance size and detail

JPG uses lossy encoding with a quality setting. It cannot save transparency, so transparent areas are combined with a background. Inspect the result to choose the right setting.

PNG: keep transparent areas

PNG stores transparency for layered assets. This does not mean the whole conversion is lossless. It cannot recover lost detail or remove a background.

Animation becomes a still image

When animated WebP, APNG or AVIF is detected, you must confirm before a single still frame is exported. Animation is not preserved. GIF is not supported.

KB, pixels and sharpness differ

KB measures storage size; pixel width and height measure dimensions. More pixels do not automatically create more detail. Converting to PNG is not restoration.

Color and metadata limits

Output comes from browser-rendered pixels. Original timestamps, location, camera data, ICC profiles, HDR, bit depth and all content in multi-image containers are not guaranteed. Keep originals for archiving or professional editing.

Processed in this browser

Files are decoded and exported on your device. Loading the website still requests resources, and hosting may produce ordinary access logs. See Privacy for the scope.

Technical references

These maintainer documents explain format features and browser export. They include formats ImageUnbox does not offer; our supported list is the one above.

LESS FUSS, MORE DONE

Three small steps. You’re all set.

  1. 01

    Check the destination

    Find accepted formats, file-size limits and pixel requirements. Renaming an extension is not conversion.

  2. 02

    Choose an output

    Start with JPG for photos. Consider PNG for transparency or graphics with fine text and edges.

  3. 03

    Review the actual file

    Check format, size, dimensions and appearance. Keep important originals.

GOOD QUESTIONS

A few things
you might wonder.

Simple tools deserve clear answers.

Read the quick guide
Why not support every format?

Each needs decoding, edge-case handling and verification. This version focuses on six input families and two outputs instead of advertising unavailable conversions.

Are photos sent to the cloud?

No. There is no remote conversion, remote analytics or advertising integration. Website requests and hosting logs are explained separately in Privacy.

Can a converted image replace my backup?

It should not. Metadata, color features or animation may be lost. Use the converted copy for your task and retain the original.

Why can browsers produce different results?

Decoders, color processing and encoders can differ. Check color-sensitive images or strict file requirements at their final destination.

What can I try when conversion fails?

Check file integrity and supported formats, then try a smaller batch. Renaming cannot fix encoding. If needed, export from software that opens the original.

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