How to use the PDF to JPG tool
- Add your PDFDrop a PDF onto the box or click to choose it. The page count appears immediately.
- Choose format and resolutionPick JPG for small files or PNG for crisp text, and 72, 150 or 300 DPI.
- Select pages (optional)Leave the Pages box empty to convert all pages, or type pages such as 1, 4-6.
- Convert and downloadOne page downloads as an image; several pages download together as a ZIP file.
Features
- Every page or a selectionConvert a whole document or only the pages you need.
- Print-quality outputRender at up to 300 DPI for sharp images you can print or zoom into.
- JPG or PNGJPG keeps files small; PNG keeps text and line art perfectly crisp.
- PreviewSee thumbnails of the converted pages right on the page.
- White backgroundPages are rendered on white, so you never get black or transparent backgrounds in JPGs.
- PrivatePages are rendered by your browser. The PDF is never uploaded.
Why convert a PDF to images?
Images are easier to use in many places where PDFs are not accepted or awkward to view. Common reasons include:
- Posting a page of a document, a flyer or a certificate on social media.
- Inserting a page into a presentation, a website or a chat message.
- Uploading a document to a form that accepts only JPG or PNG.
- Creating thumbnails or previews of a document.
Choosing the resolution
DPI (dots per inch) sets how many pixels each inch of the page becomes. An A4 page is about 8.3 × 11.7 inches, so the resolution determines the final image size:
| DPI | A4 page size (approx.) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 595 × 842 px | Quick previews, thumbnails, small file sizes |
| 150 | 1240 × 1754 px | Screens, social media, documents that need to be readable (recommended) |
| 300 | 2480 × 3508 px | Printing and zooming in on small text |
Higher DPI gives sharper images but bigger files and slower conversion. For very large pages, the resolution is reduced automatically to stay within the limits of your browser.
JPG or PNG?
JPG is ideal for pages that are mostly photos or colorful designs, and it keeps files small. PNG is lossless and keeps text, tables and diagrams perfectly sharp, at the cost of larger files. If a page is mostly text, PNG often looks noticeably cleaner.
Is it safe to convert confidential PDFs?
Yes. The conversion uses a PDF rendering engine that runs inside your web browser, so your document is never uploaded to a server. Only the images you choose to download are saved, and only on your own device.
Want to go the other way? Use JPG to PDF to turn images back into a PDF document.