Free Image Tools Online
Free image tools online handle the format chores that come up constantly: a photo saved as HEIC that won't upload, a PNG that is too big to email, a WebP you need as a JPG. This collection converts between common formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, SVG, TIFF), compresses files to smaller sizes, resizes dimensions, crops, flips, inverts, and removes backgrounds — without installing anything.
Almost everything here runs 100% in your browser, which matters twice for images: your photos are never uploaded anywhere, and there are no server-side queues or watermarks. The converters re-encode the file locally and hand you the result as a download, so even private photos and screenshots are safe to process.
Beyond the basics you also get handy extras: AI image generation, text extraction from images, text rendered onto images, QR code generation and scanning, and a simple upscaler for making small pictures usable at larger sizes. Each tool is one click away below, with its own dedicated page.
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All Image Tools
23 free image tools — no sign-up, no installs, most run entirely in your browser.
Image Converter
Convert images between PNG, JPG, and WebP.
Image Compressor
Shrink image file sizes without visible loss.
Image Resizer
Resize images to exact dimensions.
Image Cropper
Crop photos to any size with drag-to-select.
Background Remover
Remove image backgrounds right in your browser.
AI Image Upscaler
Enlarge photos 2x with AI — sharper, cleaner, right in your browser.
Invert Image
Flip any photo into its negative with one click.
Mirror Image
Flip any photo horizontally or vertically.
Text to Image
Turn words into shareable typography posters.
Image to Text OCR
Extract editable text from any image.
QR Code Generator
Create QR codes for links, text, and Wi-Fi.
QR Code Scanner
Decode QR codes from photos or your live camera.
AI Image Generator
Generate images from text prompts, free.
HEIC to JPG Converter
Turn iPhone HEIC photos into JPGs that open anywhere.
HEIC to PNG Converter
Open iPhone HEIC photos anywhere — as lossless PNGs.
JPG to PNG Converter
Convert JPG photos to PNG with zero quality loss.
PNG to JPG Converter
Shrink PNG screenshots and graphics into lightweight JPGs.
WebP to JPG Converter
Convert WebP images to JPG for maximum compatibility.
JPG to WebP Converter
Convert JPGs to modern WebP files that load faster.
AVIF to JPG Converter
Convert next-gen AVIF images to JPGs that open everywhere.
SVG to PNG Converter
Rasterize SVG vectors into crisp PNGs at any size.
PNG to SVG Converter
Vectorize logos and icons — PNG to clean, scalable SVG.
TIFF to JPG Converter
Turn TIFF scans and photos into shareable JPGs — even multi-page.
Buying guide
How to choose the right image tool
Pick the tool that matches your actual goal — resizing, re-encoding, and compressing are three different jobs.
Converting formats vs. compressing
Use a converter (JPG to PNG, WebP to JPG, HEIC to JPG…) when a site or app rejects your file type. Use the compressor when the format is fine but the file is too large to upload or email.
JPG or PNG — which to convert to?
Choose JPG for photos: it makes much smaller files with barely visible quality loss. Choose PNG for graphics, logos, and screenshots with text — or anything that needs a transparent background.
Resizing vs. cropping
Resizing scales the whole image up or down. Cropping cuts out a region. If a profile picture looks wrong, you usually need to crop first (to get the right shape) and then resize.
What upscaling can and can't do
The image upscaler enlarges small images so they look acceptable at bigger sizes, but it can't invent detail that isn't there. Results are best for simple graphics and decent-quality photos, not heavily compressed thumbnails.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about these image tools.
Yes — every image tool on this page is free, with no sign-up and no watermarks. Conversion and compression happen in your browser, so there are no server costs to pass on.
No. The converters, compressor, resizer, and editors process your images locally in your browser tab. Your photos never leave your device.
iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, and many sites only accept JPG or PNG. Use HEIC to JPG to convert the file in your browser — the photo stays on your device and comes out as a widely accepted JPG.
Converting between lossy formats (like JPG to WebP) can lose a little quality each time. Converting to or from PNG is lossless. For best results, convert from the original file rather than re-converting an already converted one.
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