How to Convert Photos to JPG (Windows PC)
TLDRIn this tutorial, Ken from Northern Viking demonstrates how to convert various photo formats into JPEG on a Windows 11 PC, a process that's also applicable to Windows 10. He recommends using the built-in Paint program, accessible from the Start menu. After opening Paint, users can import their images through several methods: using the 'Open' option from the 'File' menu, dragging and dropping the image into Paint, or right-clicking the image and selecting 'Open with' followed by 'Paint'. Once the image is loaded, it can be zoomed to a comfortable view using the control key and mouse wheel. To convert the image to JPEG, go to 'File', then 'Save as', and choose 'JPEG' from the dropdown menu. The user can then rename the file and select the save location before confirming the save. Ken notes that if the original image format supports transparency (like WebP), a pop-up may appear to warn about the loss of this feature in the JPEG format. The video concludes with a reminder to like, subscribe, and connect on social media for more helpful content.
Takeaways
- 📸 **Use Windows Paint**: The video demonstrates using the built-in Paint program on a Windows PC to convert various photo formats to JPEG.
- 🔍 **Multiple File Types**: The method covers conversion for PNG, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, and WebP file types, which should accommodate most users.
- 💻 **Windows 11 & 10**: The process is shown on Windows 11 but is applicable to Windows 10 with minor differences.
- 🌐 **Paint.net Alternative**: The video suggests paint.net as an alternative program for photo conversion, which users can look up for more information.
- 🖼️ **Open Image in Paint**: To convert an image, open it in Paint using the Start menu, dragging and dropping, or right-clicking and selecting 'Open with'.
- 🔄 **Adjust View**: Use the control key and mouse wheel to adjust the zoom level of the image in Paint for better visibility.
- ➡️ **Save As JPEG**: To convert, go to 'File' then 'Save as', and choose 'JPEG' from the dropdown to save the image in JPEG format.
- 📁 **Customize Filename & Location**: Users can change the filename and choose the save location before saving the JPEG file.
- 🖋️ **Optional Customization**: Although not covered in detail, Paint allows for additional image editing like drawing before saving.
- 🚫 **Transparency Warning**: When saving from certain formats like WebP, which support transparency, a pop-up warns of potential loss of this feature.
- 👍 **Community Engagement**: The video encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and connect on social media for more content and to join the community.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is how to convert different photo file types to JPEG format using a Windows PC.
Which operating systems are covered in the video?
-The video covers the process for Windows 11, but it mentions that the steps should be very similar for Windows 10.
What are the different photo file types mentioned in the video?
-The video mentions PNG, BMP, TIFF, HEIC (common for iPhone users), and WebP as the photo file types.
What program does Ken recommend for converting photos to JPEG?
-Ken recommends using a program called Paint.NET for converting photos to JPEG, but the video demonstrates using the built-in Paint program included with Windows.
How can you open an image in Paint on Windows?
-You can open an image in Paint by going to File > Open, by dragging and dropping the image into Paint, or by right-clicking the image, selecting 'Open with', and then choosing Paint.
How do you adjust the zoom level of an image in Paint?
-You can adjust the zoom level of an image in Paint by holding the Control key on your keyboard and scrolling the mouse wheel.
What is the process to convert a file type to JPEG in Paint?
-To convert a file type to JPEG in Paint, you go to the File option, select 'Save as', choose 'JPEG picture' from the dropdown, and then use the 'Save as' tool to name the file and choose the location to save it.
What happens if the original image file has transparency?
-If the original image file has transparency, Paint will give you a pop-up warning that you might lose that transparency when saving as a JPEG, as JPEG does not support transparency.
What is the file extension of the final converted JPEG image in the video?
-The file extension of the final converted JPEG image in the video is .jpg.
How can viewers connect with Ken and the Northern Viking community?
-Viewers can connect with Ken and the Northern Viking community by subscribing to the YouTube channel, giving the video a thumbs up, and following Ken on social media.
What is the recommended file format for JPEG images?
-The recommended file format for JPEG images is .jpeg or .jpg, as demonstrated in the video when saving the converted image as 'final.beach.jpg'.
Does the video provide information on handling more obscure photo file types?
-The video does not provide a method for handling more obscure photo file types, but it suggests that the method shown will cover about 99% of users' needs.
Outlines
📷 Converting Photos to JPEGs on Windows 11
In this paragraph, Ken introduces the topic of converting various photo file types to JPEG format using a Windows 11 PC. He mentions that the process will be similar for Windows 10 users. Ken has five different file types of the same photo, including PNG, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, and WebP, and he plans to demonstrate how to convert these to JPEG using the Paint program, which comes pre-installed with Windows. He also suggests the use of Paint.net for more obscure file types and provides a brief guide on how to open an image in Paint using different methods, such as the Start menu, drag and drop, and right-clicking the image file.
🖼️ Saving Converted Photos as JPEGs
This paragraph explains the process of saving images as JPEG files within the Paint program. Ken walks through the steps to save the opened image as a JPEG by navigating to the 'File' menu, selecting 'Save as,' and choosing the 'JPEG picture' option from the dropdown. He also notes that users can change the file name and choose the save location for the JPEG file. Additionally, Ken points out that if the original file format supports transparency (like WebP), Paint will prompt the user about the potential loss of this feature when saving as a JPEG. The paragraph concludes with Ken opening the newly saved JPEG file to confirm the conversion and thanking the viewers for watching the tutorial.
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Keywords
💡Convert
💡Photos
💡JPG
💡Windows PC
💡File Types
💡Paint.NET
💡Paint Program
💡Save As
💡Transparency
💡Social Media
💡Community
Highlights
Ken from Northern Viking demonstrates how to convert various photo file types to JPEG on a Windows PC.
The process shown is applicable to both Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems.
Photos of different file types such as PNG, BMP, TIF, HEIC, and WEBP can be converted using this method.
Paint.NET is recommended as an alternative program for photo conversion.
The built-in Paint program in Windows is used for the conversion process.
Three methods to open an image in Paint are discussed: File > Open, drag and drop, and right-click with 'Open with'.
The Paint program allows for zooming in and out by holding the Control key and using the mouse wheel.
Customization options in Paint are available, though not covered in this tutorial.
To convert a file to JPEG, select 'File' > 'Save as' and then choose 'JPEG' from the dropdown.
The 'Save as type' option allows users to choose between different file formats like GIF or PNG.
Users can rename the file and choose the save location before saving the JPEG.
A pop-up warns about the potential loss of transparency when converting from certain file types.
The final converted JPEG file can be opened and viewed in the default Photos app.
The tutorial provides a simple and quick method for converting photos to JPEGs on Windows computers.
Viewers are encouraged to like the video and subscribe to the Northern Viking YouTube channel.
Social media engagement and community building are highlighted as part of the viewer call to action.
The tutorial concludes with a reminder to take care and a promise of more content in the future.