How to convert PDF to JPG
- 1. Choose a PDFClick Choose PDF files or drop one or more PDFs onto the box.
- 2. Set resolution, quality and pagesPick 72, 150 or 300 DPI and a JPG quality. Leave Pages blank for all pages, or type something like 1-3, 5. Then click Convert.
- 3. Download the imagesA PDF with several pages gives several JPGs: the row's Download button saves them as a .zip, and Download all (.zip) saves everything.
PDF and JPG compared
A PDF page is a set of drawing instructions: text in real fonts, vector shapes and embedded pictures, at a fixed paper size. A JPG is a grid of pixels. Converting means drawing the page once, at a resolution you choose, and saving that picture.
That's useful whenever something accepts images but not documents: social posts, chat apps, slide decks, website galleries and image-only upload forms.
| JPG | ||
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Adobe, 1993 | Joint Photographic Experts Group, 1992 |
| Content | Text, vectors and images on pages | Pixels only |
| Pages per file | Any number | One |
| Zoom | Text stays sharp at any zoom | Gets soft when enlarged past its size |
| Text can be selected | Usually | No |
| Opens in | PDF readers and browsers | Everything, including chat apps and social media |
Which resolution to choose
DPI means dots per inch: how many pixels are drawn for each inch of the page. More DPI means a larger, sharper image and a bigger file.
| Resolution | A4 page becomes | US Letter page becomes | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 595 × 842 px | 612 × 792 px | Thumbnails, quick previews |
| 150 DPI (default) | 1240 × 1754 px | 1275 × 1650 px | Reading on screen, sharing, slides |
| 300 DPI | 2480 × 3508 px | 2550 × 3300 px | Printing, small text, zooming in |
Quality and file size
JPG compresses by discarding detail the eye barely notices. High is the default and looks clean. Maximum keeps the most detail, Medium and Smallest file are for strict upload limits.
JPG suits pages with photos. For pages that are mostly text, charts or line drawings, JPG can leave faint smudges around letters. If crisp edges matter, save the pages as PNG instead.
Converting only some pages
Type page numbers in the Pages box: 3 for one page, 1-4 for a run, or 1-3, 7, 10-12 to mix both. Leave it blank to convert the whole document. Each page becomes its own JPG.
Rendering pages vs extracting pictures
This tool takes a picture of each whole page, exactly as it looks in a PDF reader. It doesn't pull out the original photos embedded inside a PDF at their native size. If you only need one photo from a page, convert that page at 300 DPI and crop it in any photo editor.
Limits
- Password-protected PDFs can't be opened. Remove the password in a PDF reader first, if you're allowed to.
- A long document at 300 DPI produces many large images and needs a fair amount of memory. On a phone, convert a range of pages at a time.
- The JPGs are pictures: the text in them can't be selected or searched. To get the words out, extract the text instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to high-quality JPGs?
Choose 300 DPI and Maximum quality before clicking Convert. You get large, sharp images that hold up for printing and zooming. Expect bigger files.
Can I save each PDF page as a separate JPG?
Yes, that's what happens by default. Every page becomes its own JPG, and multi-page results download together as a .zip.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The pages are rendered on your device, inside your browser, and the PDF is never uploaded. The page loads its own code, ads and cookieless analytics like any website, but your document stays local. Here's how you can check.
Can I extract images from a PDF?
Not directly. This tool renders whole pages, it doesn't pull out embedded pictures at their original resolution. Converting the page at 300 DPI and cropping the part you need works for most purposes.
Is PDF to JPEG the same thing?
Yes. JPEG and JPG are the same format; files are saved with the .jpg extension, which every device recognizes.
Why is the text in my JPG a bit fuzzy?
Small text needs more pixels. Switch to 300 DPI, raise the quality to Maximum, or use PNG output, which keeps sharp edges perfectly.
Can I convert several PDFs at once?
Yes. Add them all and click Convert once. Each PDF gets its own set of images, and Download all (.zip) saves everything together.