How to Convert JPGs on GIMP

The open-source graphics editor GIMP offers powerful image-editing features that can compete with many expensive graphic suites. Among its plethora of image editing options, it also converts files to other formats. If you need to convert your JPG images, you can use GIMP's "Save As" utility to choose a different format. Depending on the chosen format, you may have several options to ensure the output conforms to your needs.

Instructions

1. Open GIMP.

2. Hold the "Ctrl" key and press "O." Locate the JPG image you wish to convert and double-click to open it. Alternatively, drag a JPG image from Windows Explorer and drop it into the GIMP window.

3. Click "File" in the top menu and select "Save As." Alternatively, hold the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys and press "S."

4. Click "+" next to "Select File Type (By Extension)" to expand the selection.

5. Click the file format you desire, and click "Save." Common choices are "GIF image," "PNG image" and "Windows BMP image."

6. Select the options in the pop-up window, if applicable. Not all file formats have options, but many do. Such options include color values, compression ratios or comments. Click "Save" to finish converting your JPG.

7. Repeat for any additional JPGs that need converting.