# Why Do I Need An Image File Converter?

There are several reasons for why you may have to convert images from one format to the other. Depending on your needs, the needs of your friends or customers, or depending on the programs you use for viewing or editing images, certain image file formats will not cut it.

Here are some of the most popular reasons why to use an online image converter to convert your images into another format.

You can not open/view an image someone sent you.
You want to turn a video into an animated gif.
You want to show your customers a preview of your design/work.
You can not open a camera RAW image.
You want to scale a shape or outlines without quality loss.
You want a quick screenshot of a webpage.
You can not upload an image to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or another social media or image sharing platform.
You want to change a Windows desktop icon to your own image.

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