A Step-by-Step Guide to Converting PNG Images to JPG Format on iOS Devices

We're interacting with larger and more complex files as the speeds of our smartphones and the internet continue to increase in most areas. Since the days of simple ads in the sidebar are long gone, this is why some websites take so long to load. Images, such as GIFs and videos, are now automatically played whenever a webpage loads.

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The same goes for any screenshots or photos you might take on your iPhone or iPad. The PNG format is widely used for gadgets because it can store the most information. On the downside, this means that taking screenshots can quickly accumulate, resulting in a significant increase in storage requirements.

Methods for Immediately Changing iPhone and iPad Pictures from PNG to JPG

Solutions exist, though, as iPhone and iPad users must change PNG images to JPG ones. Images saved as JPG lose quality when edited, while PNG files retain all of their original detail. In contrast to PNG files, however, these ones typically have much smaller file sizes. You can quickly and easily change your iPhone screenshots from PNG to JPG format.

1. Capture the image with your iOS device.
2. Choose a screenshot by tapping its thumbnail in the corner of the screen's lower right corner.
3. To crop the image, click and drag the handle in one of the four corners or sides.
4. Just hit the "Done" button up there.

When you crop a screenshot on your iPhone or iPad, the image is automatically converted from PNG to JPG. If, however, you absolutely must keep the entire screenshot, there is an alternative method for converting PNG to JPG on iPhone and iPad.

Tips for Using AirDrop to Convert Pictures from PNG to JPG on iOS Devices

The ability to easily share files via AirDrop is just one more perk of being an Apple loyalist. The ability to send files instantly between devices is incredibly useful. AirDrop is even quicker than physically connecting your devices with a cable, and it is much quicker than waiting for uploads to cloud storage services. Using AirDrop, you can instantly convert PNG to JPG on an iPhone, similar to how you would crop a screenshot.

1. Catch the moment with a screenshot from your Apple device.
2. Select a screenshot by clicking its thumbnail in the lower right corner.
3. You can easily share your content by clicking the Share button located in the top right corner.
4. Choose AirDrop from the drop-down menu.
   • Typically, this information can be found in the Share Sheet's second row.
5. Find the recipient's device from the list and tap it to send the screenshot via AirDrop.
6. Hold tight until the file has been successfully transferred.

Even when sending multiple images at once, using AirDrop only takes a few moments. Open them on your secondary device once the transfer is complete and appreciate the smaller file sizes.

The Quick and Easy Way to Convert PNG Images to JPG Format on Your iPhone or iPad

The Shortcuts app is one of the most useful new features of iOS, iPadOS, and Mac OS X in recent years. Because of this, our mobile devices can now perform tasks that were previously impossible to automate. And Apple is so confident in Shortcuts that it plans to phase out AppleScript entirely on Mac in favor of it.

If you know what you're doing and have the right Shortcuts, you can get almost anything done. Once the Shortcut has been made, converting from PNG to JPG is as easy as tapping a button.

1. Launch the iOS Shortcuts application.
2. The top right corner contains a button you should click.
3. Click the Add Action button on the New Shortcut page.
4. Choose the Programs tab
   
5. Move the cursor down and select the Photos option.
6. Choose the photos you want to upload from the available options.
7. To access additional information about the new option, select the arrow down next to Show More under the relevant section.
   
8. Select Multiple can be turned on or off by toggling the corresponding button.
9. Select the photos you want to edit by clicking the button.
10. Once the menu of Photo options has appeared, select the Delete button in its upper right corner.
11. Select Media from the menu of suggestions.
12. If you're looking to convert an image, you can do so by scrolling down to the Images section and selecting the Convert Image button.
    
13. This action converts to JPEG by default. If not, select JPEG by tapping the file format option.
14. Click the link below the Media Function.
15. When the list of Media options appears, swipe left to dismiss it.
16. Select the Apps menu once more by tapping on it.
17. Select Photos from the list of available programs.
    
18. Go back up and tap the option to save the image to your album.
19. Click the Next button in the upper right corner.
20. To create a shortcut, type in a name and pick an image.
21. In the top right, click the button labeled "Done."

You can now use the Shortcut by launching the Shortcuts app and activating the shortcut there. Tapping this button will bring up a photo picker UI where you can choose which photos you'd like to save as JPGs. Click the Done button in the upper right corner when you're finished choosing the required pictures.

After the Shortcut finishes its transformation, all of the images will be in the new format. Add this to your Share Sheet and it will automatically run when you take a screenshot to convert it.

1. Launch the iOS Shortcuts application.
2. Figure out where the new shortcut you made is.
3. Click the arrow button (three dots) in the upper right corner of the Shortcut button.
4. Use the cog wheel (next to the X) to access the settings.
5. Toggle the switch that says "Show in Share Sheet"
6. Tap Done

The only thing left to do is enable the Share Sheet shortcut to convert PNG to JPG on the iPhone, and you're all set. After this, you can use the Shortcut whenever you save a PNG image or make a screenshot.

1. To capture this image, please use your iOS device and take a screenshot.
2. Select a screenshot by clicking its thumbnail in the corner of the screen's lower right corner.
3. A Share button should appear in the upper right.
4. To view the entire Share Sheet, swipe up.
5. Choose the new shortcut you made.

If the Shortcut isn't already in your Favorites, or if you'd like to reorder its position, you can do so here.

1. You can see the entire Share Sheet by simply swiping up.
2. If you need to see more options, go to the bottom of the list of commands.
3. For further customization, select Actions > Edit.
4. Just flip the switch next to your screenshot's filename.
5. Then, select the heart icon next to the name to save it as a favorite.
6. To reorder the Shortcut, grab its three vertical strands and move them to the desired position in the table.

Now we're done with that. You no longer have to be concerned about disclosing personal information on a public forum. You no longer need third-party software to convert PNG files to JPG on your iOS device.

Andrew works as a freelance writer in the United States.

Over the course of his career, he has contributed to a number of online publications, including iMore, Android Central, Phandroid, and a few others. Since then, he has been working full-time for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning firm while also maintaining a freelance writing career.