How to convert a PDF to JPG
The short version: open PDF to JPG, upload the PDF, pick a resolution, and download the pages as images — individually or as a zip. It runs in your browser.
PDF to JPG
Convert each PDF page into a JPG image — download them one by one or as a zip.
When you'd do this
- You need one page (a chart, a certificate, a form) as an image to drop into a slide or a chat.
- A site accepts image uploads but not PDFs.
- You want thumbnails of every page to skim a long document.
Steps
- Open PDF to JPG and upload the file.
- Choose a resolution — higher is sharper and larger.
- Convert. A single-page PDF gives you one JPG; a multi-page PDF gives you a zip of numbered images.
JPG vs PNG
- JPG compresses well, so files are small, but fine text and lines can look slightly soft.
- PNG is lossless — text stays crisp — but files are much larger. Use PDF to PNG when sharpness matters more than size.
The reverse trip
Need to go the other way and turn images back into a PDF? Use Image to PDF.
Do it now
Open PDF to JPG and export your pages.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I convert just one page?
- Yes. PDF to JPG produces every page as a separate image, so you can download only the one you want instead of the whole set.
- JPG or PNG?
- JPG for photos and scans where file size matters. PNG for pages with sharp text, diagrams or screenshots, where you don't want compression artefacts — use PDF to PNG for that.
- The images look soft. How do I fix that?
- Increase the output resolution before converting. Higher DPI produces sharper images at the cost of larger files.
Related guides
- How to convert a PDF to PNG
Export PDF pages as lossless PNG images — best for text, diagrams and screenshots — and when to use JPG instead.
- How to convert images to PDF (JPG, PNG, phone photos)
Turn one or several JPG or PNG images into a single PDF, in the right page order — what the tool does, the steps, and the common snags.
- How to merge PDF files into one
Combine two or more PDFs into a single file, in the order you choose — the steps, what merging does to quality and size, and how to handle pages and images.
PDF to JPG
Convert each PDF page into a JPG image — download them one by one or as a zip.