Most websites and applications only allow you to upload images in-j.webp
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Use Paint in Windows
Step 1. Start Paint
It is an image editor built into all versions of Windows. Press the ⊞ Win + S key combination to open the "Search" field, then type in the keyword
paint
. When you see the "Paint" icon appear in the search results list, select it with the mouse.
Step 2. Open your image using Paint
Make sure it's already stored on your computer. Access the "File" menu, then choose the "Open" item. Locate the desired image, select it and press the "OK" button.
Step 3. Access the "File" menu, then press the button marked with an arrow next to "Save as"
A list of image formats will be displayed which includes the JPEG format.
Step 4. Select the "JPEG" option
A new dialog will appear giving you the option to choose which folder to store your image in, to rename the file and to select the new format. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the image, then make sure the "Save as" field says "JPEG".
Step 5. If you wish, you can rename the file; in this case press the "Save" button
Your image will be converted to the new format.
Method 2 of 5: Use an Online Converter (Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet)
Step 1. Choose an online converter
This method works on any device that can access the web, including smartphones and tablets. Search online using the following string convert YYY to-j.webp
- Make sure the service you plan to use can handle the format of your original image. Some file formats, such as ". RAW" images, are very difficult to convert via an online service due to their large size.
- If you are using a mobile device, make sure you are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi and not via a data connection. Transferring images may consume a large portion of the traffic included in your rate plan.
Step 2. Upload the image
Within the interface of the chosen conversion service, locate the button with a wording similar to "Choose file" or "Choose file", then locate and select the file you want to convert. Note that most of these conversion services impose a limit on the size of the files that can be uploaded to their servers.
- Before uploading the images, read the terms relating to the use of the service.
- Some converters allow you to provide a URL, which is great if it is an image that is already online.
Step 3. Check that the conversion service of your choice is able to convert your file to JPEG format
Most online conversion services have a drop-down menu or button that allows you to select the "JPEG" or "JPG" format (remember that these two options refer to the same file format). Through its graphic interface, some conversion services also allow you to change the size and quality level of the final file.
Step 4. Convert the image
Locate the button labeled "Convert", "Convert" or "Save" or "Save", then press it to start the conversion process. This process may take several minutes to complete. At the end of the conversion, the final image may be automatically downloaded into your computer's "Download" folder; alternatively, you will be given the option to choose where to save it. At the end of the conversion process, your image will have been successfully converted to JPEG format.
Method 3 of 5: Use Preview on Mac
Step 1. Launch Preview and use the program to open the image you want to convert
Preview is an application integrated into Apple's OS X operating system, which allows you to manage almost all image formats. Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking with the mouse on the desired image icon, then choose "Open with" from the context menu that appears. At this point you just have to choose "Preview" from the list of available programs.
- If you are working on an image that you cannot open or that is displayed incorrectly by the program, try using an online converter or Gimp.
- For this procedure to work, the file that contains the image must be stored on your computer. If you haven't already, you need to download the image to your system first.
Step 2. Access the "File" menu, then choose the "Export" item
A dialog box containing several menus will appear.
Step 3. Change the format to JPEG
If you wish, you can also change the quality and resolution of your image. As the quality level or resolution increases, the space occupied by the image on your computer's hard drive will also increase.
Step 4. Rename and save the file
Make sure the name of the file containing your image ends with the extension ".jpg" (it doesn't matter if it is uppercase or lowercase), then choose which folder to save it in (choose a location that is easy to remember and easy to access). When finished, to complete the conversion, press the "Save" button.
Method 4 of 5: Using Gimp on Windows, Mac or Linux Computer
Step 1. Download Gimp
If you are looking to convert an image that is not supported by your image editor or if you are simply looking for more robust and complete software, then Gimp is definitely the right option for you. It is a completely free and open-source program. If you haven't downloaded and installed it yet, check out this guide for more information.
Step 2. Launch the program, then load the image you want to convert
To do this, go to the "File" menu, then choose "Open". At this point choose the file that contains the image to convert and press the "Open" button.
Step 3. Access the "File" menu again, then choose the "Export" option
From the drop-down menu in the dialog box that appeared, select the item "JPEG image". At the end press the "Export" button.
Step 4. Change the export options
A new export options dialog will appear. Before making any desired changes, select the "Show preview in image window" checkbox. At this point, move the "Quality" slider and observe in the preview box when the image reaches its best visual aspect.
Step 5. Press the "Export" button
A new box will appear where you can choose where to save the new converted image and give it a name. Choose a directory that is easy to remember, then give the new file any name you like. The ".jpg" extension has already been inserted at the end of the current file name, so make sure you don't delete it (remember that the file extension is not case-sensitive). Once you are done selecting, press the "Save" button to complete the conversion.
Method 5 of 5: Change the File Extension
Step 1. Understand what it means to change the extension of a file
If your original image is in JPEG format, but its file has the wrong extension - for example, ". JGP" instead of ".jpg" - these steps can help you solve the problem. Note that technically this method does not "convert" an image to JPEG format.
- If your image is not already in JPEG format, changing its file extension will make it unusable. If you need to convert an image to a different format to JPEG, please refer to the other methods in this article.
- File extensions are not case-sensitive. The extensions ".jpg" and ".jpg" indicate the same file format.
- Before proceeding, make a note of the original extension of the file you want to change to be able to restore it should the need arise.
Step 2. Locate your file
It may be on your desktop (as in this example) or in a different folder that you can access via "Finder" or "Windows Explorer".
Step 3. Make the file name editable
If you are using a Windows system, you can skip this step. If you are among the users who use a Mac computer, you should select the file that contains the image, access the "File" menu and choose the "Get Info" option. Press the triangle-shaped button next to "Name and extension", then deselect the "Hide extension" check button; when finished, press the "Save" button.
Step 4. Delete the current file extension
To do this, delete the portion of text after the "." inside the file name field.
- On Mac: select the file related to the image with the mouse, then press the Enter key. Place the cursor at the end of the file extension, then press the Delete key until you have deleted all the text to the right of the point.
- On Windows systems: select the image file with the right mouse button, then choose "Rename". Move the cursor to the end of the file extension, then press the Delete key until the entire text portion to the right of the point is deleted.
Step 5. Enter the string
JPG
after the point.
Remember that it is not important to type it in uppercase or lowercase. When finished, the new file name should appear as follows:
image_name.jpg
. To save the changes, press the Enter key.
Step 6. Confirm the changes
On both Windows and Mac systems, a warning message will appear stating that changing the extension of a file can make it unusable. Press the "Use.jpg" or "Yes" button to apply the changes. At this point your file will have assumed the new ".jpg" extension.
Advice
- Files in JPEG format are characterized by the extensions ".jpg" and ".jpgG". File extensions are not "case-sensitive" so they can be either uppercase or lowercase.
- Before making any changes to your images, always make a backup copy.
- Know that when you upload or download an image from the web to your mobile device you are consuming the data traffic of your tariff plan. Once the maximum threshold is reached, additional charges may apply.
