How to use the PDF to JPG Converter
- Choose the PDF you want to convert. The total number of pages is shown.
- Pick an image format (JPG or PNG) and a resolution. For everyday use, JPG at 150 DPI is recommended.
- If you only need some pages, enter a range such as
1-3, 5. Leave it blank to convert every page. - Click Convert to images to see the previews. Download each image with its Save button, or click Download all as ZIP.
JPG or PNG: which format should you choose?
| Format | Strengths | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| JPG | Small files that open anywhere | Photo-heavy documents, sharing in messaging apps and on social media, blog posts |
| PNG | Sharp text and lines with no quality loss | Charts, drawings and text-heavy documents, images you plan to edit later |
The same page saved as PNG can be several times larger than a JPG. If you only need to view or share the page on screen, JPG is enough. If you need to zoom in on small print, PNG is the better choice.
How to choose the resolution (DPI)
DPI means dots per inch, or how many pixels fit into one inch (2.54 cm). Here are the approximate image sizes you get from a US Letter page (8.5 × 11 in) and an A4 page (210 × 297 mm) at each setting.
| Resolution | US Letter image size | A4 image size | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | about 612 × 792 px | about 595 × 842 px | Thumbnails, quick previews |
| 150 DPI | about 1275 × 1650 px | about 1240 × 1754 px | Viewing on screen, sharing in chats, attaching to documents |
| 300 DPI | about 2550 × 3300 px | about 2480 × 3508 px | Printing, zooming in on small text |
Doubling the resolution gives you four times as many pixels, so conversion time and file size go up a lot. For documents with many pages, try 150 DPI first.
When converting a PDF to images helps
- Posting a document somewhere that doesn't accept PDFs, such as some social media platforms or forums that only allow photo uploads
- Adding PDF pages as pictures to a presentation or a video project
- Showing a page instantly as a preview in WhatsApp, iMessage or other messaging apps
- Adding part of a document as an image to an online store product page or a blog post
If you need to do the opposite and combine images into a single PDF, use Image to PDF. To copy the text out of a PDF, use PDF to Text.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting a PDF to JPG reduce quality?
Each page is redrawn at the resolution you choose, so text can look blurry at a low resolution. For documents with lots of small print, choose 300 DPI or the PNG format.
Can I save multiple pages at once?
Yes. After converting, click "Download all as ZIP" to save every image in a single ZIP file. Each file name includes its page number.
Where are the images saved on my phone?
They go to your browser's Downloads folder. On an iPhone, open the Downloads folder in the Files app, then press and hold an image to save it to Photos. On Android, look in the Downloads folder of the Files app.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
No. PDFs protected with a password can't be opened. Make an unlocked copy first, then convert that copy.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device.