Select “JPEG Picture,” pick a file location, and save.

On Mac, pop kick open the JFIF file in Preview.

Go to File, hold the Option key, and select “Save As.”

18 file extensions in a grid on a blue background

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Choose “JPEG” and save.

Although JFIF files are very similar to those in JPG format, JPG files are more widely used.

Here, we’ll explain how to go from JFIF to JPG quickly.

Paint in the Open With shortcut menu

What Is a JFIF Image?

JFIF isn’t as widely recognized as JPG or PNG.

It’s a bitmap graphic that uses JPEGimage compression.

Save As JPEG Picture in the Paint File menu

For this, you’ll need toconvert it to a JPG filewhich is more widely accepted.

Let’s take a look.

The terms “JPG” and “JPEG” are interchangeable.

Save As dialog box for Paint on Windows

We’ll use both throughout this guide.

When the image appears in the tool, select File > Save As.

you might alsouse Microsoft Paint 3Dto convert the file to a 2D JPG image.

Photos in the Open With shortcut menu

When the image opens in the program, nudge the three-dot menu at the top of the image.

Then, select “Save As.”

Optionally adjust the name, choose a location to save the file, and click “Save.”

Save As in the Photos See More menu

First, you’ll need to kick off the JFIF file in Preview.

Right-pick the file, move to Open With, and select “Preview” in the pop-out menu.

If you don’t see Preview as an option for this file key in, double-choose the file instead.

Save As dialog box for Photos on Windows

Select “Choose tool.”

Then, choose “Preview” in the list and pick “Open.”

Your JFIF image should then open in Preview.

Choose Application in the macOS alert box

In the Save As dialog box, choose “JPEG” in the Format drop-down box.

Optionally, you’ve got the option to use the slider to adjust the quality.

Click “Save” and your image will be saved as a JPEG.

All Applications selected to display Preview as an option on Mac

You’ll find many online file converters that can get the job done.

For this how-to, we’ll use CloudConvert.

On this site, you might adjust the output of your conversion if you like.

Save As in the Preview File menu

You have options to change the dimensions, choose the quality, and remove themetadata.

Related:What Is Metadata?

Click “Okay” when you finish.

Save As dialog box for Preview on Mac

Then, choose “Convert.”

After a few moments, you’ll see your converted file.

Pick “Download” to obtain the file and then visit your default downloads folder to launch the image.

File format selection on CloudConvert

Select File options on CloudConvert

Image adjustment options on CloudConvert

Convert button on CloudConvert

Download button on CloudConvert