How to Convert Images to JPEG format
Its color-range, among other attributes, makes the JPEG format widely used for photographs. Turn your images and other documents into JPEG files by opting for one of these alternatives.
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You Will Need
- File conversion website
- Graphics painting or photo editing program
- Free software (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Search the web
Search for a website that offers free web-based file conversion services that don't require downloading software.
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Note that changing the file extension may change what you can do with the file in other programs.
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Step 2
Upload your document
Browse your computer to select the image or document you want to convert.
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Step 3
Select JPG format
Choose "jpg," the file extension for the JPEG format, under the list of format options.
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Step 4
Enter your e-mail
Enter your e-mail address to receive the converted file and press Convert.
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Step 5
Attempt the easy route
If you're converting certain BMP or other image files, use a graphics painting or photo-editing program to convert to JPEG forat. Open the BMP file you want to convert in the painting or photo-editing program.
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If you can't find any free conversion sites, download free software.
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Step 6
Save the file as JPEG
Re-save the opened file in JPEG format by navigating to the File menu, then Save As, select JPEG for the file type, and press Save.
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The JPEG name comes from Joint Photographic Experts Group, the organization that created the format.
