Choosing the right quality
- Standard (150 DPI) — sharp on any screen, small files. Best for sharing, messaging and web uploads.
- High (300 DPI) — print quality. Use it when you'll print the pages or need to zoom in on fine text.
We tested it: three PDFs at 150 and 300 DPI
We turned three test PDFs into JPGs, one image per page:
| Original | 150 DPI | 300 DPI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scanned contract, 8 pages | 9.49 MB | 8 JPGs · 3.11 MB · 1240×1753 · 7.5 s | 8 JPGs · 8.88 MB · 2480×3507 · 9.2 s |
| Report with photos, 9 pages | 2.31 MB | 9 JPGs · 2.60 MB · 4.9 s | 9 JPGs · 8.16 MB · 6.7 s |
| Text handbook, 19 pages | 100 KB | 19 JPGs · 7.71 MB · 3.4 s | — |
150 DPI is sharp on screen and makes much smaller files. Choose 300 DPI for printing or zooming into fine detail.
Notice the text handbook: a 100 KB PDF became 7.71 MB of JPGs. Text stored as text is tiny; as pictures it isn't. Only convert text documents to images when you really need images.
When PDF to JPG is useful
- An application portal wants a certificate or ID as an image, not a PDF.
- You want to post a page on social media or send it in a chat app.
- You're adding a page to a presentation or a design.
- You need a preview thumbnail of a document.
What changes after converting
Each page becomes a picture, so text can no longer be selected, searched or copied. Keep the original PDF if you'll need that later.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get all pages at once?
After converting, click Download all to get every page in one ZIP file. You can also download pages individually.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Not directly. Open it in a PDF reader, remove the password, then convert it here.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The pages are rendered inside your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Can I get PNG instead of JPG?
JPG is best for most documents and keeps files small. If you need lossless pages, let us know through the contact page.