Best JPG Tools

Comprehensive guide to the best JPG editors, compressors, converters, and viewers for every platform and budget.

JPG Image Editors

ToolPlatformPriceBest For
Adobe PhotoshopWin, Mac$22.99/moProfessional editing, industry standard
GIMPWin, Mac, LinuxFreePowerful free alternative to Photoshop
Affinity PhotoWin, Mac, iPad$69.99 one-timePro features, no subscription
PhotopeaWeb browserFreeOnline Photoshop alternative
Paint.NETWindowsFreeSimple editing, Windows users
PixlrWeb, MobileFree / $4.90/moQuick edits, browser-based

JPG Compressors

Reduce file size while maintaining visual quality:

ToolTypePriceFeatures
TinyPNG/TinyJPGOnlineFree (500/mo) / $25/yrBest quality/size ratio, API available
SquooshOnlineFreeGoogle tool, side-by-side comparison
ImageOptimMac appFreeDrag-drop batch compression
JPEGminiWin, Mac$59-$199Professional batch processing
ShortPixelOnline/WordPressFree (100/mo) / $4.99/moWordPress plugin, bulk processing

Compression Comparison

Typical results compressing a 2MB photo:

Batch Processing Tools

ToolPlatformPriceFeatures
XnConvertWin, Mac, LinuxFree80+ actions, batch rename/resize/convert
IrfanViewWindowsFreeFast batch conversion, lightweight
FastStoneWindowsFreeBatch resize, watermark, effects
AutomatorMac (built-in)FreeCreate custom batch workflows

JPG Viewers

ToolPlatformPriceFeatures
Windows PhotosWindowsFree (built-in)Basic viewing, simple edits
PreviewMacFree (built-in)View, annotate, basic editing
IrfanViewWindowsFreeFast, lightweight, many formats
XnViewWin, Mac, LinuxFreeAdvanced viewer, EXIF data
FastStoneWindowsFreeFull-screen viewer, slideshow

Online JPG Tools

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