To convert a PDF to JPG, open it above, choose a resolution and press Convert to images. One page downloads as a single image, and several pages download together as a ZIP file. To convert only some pages, type them in the Pages box, for example 1-3, 7.
Choosing a resolution
DPI means how many pixels are drawn for each inch of the page. An A4 or US Letter page is about 8.3 by 11.7 inches, so the resolution decides how big each image is:
| Resolution | A4 page size | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | about 595 × 842 px | Thumbnails, quick previews |
| 150 DPI | about 1240 × 1754 px | Sharing on chat apps, viewing on a computer |
| 220 DPI | about 1819 × 2573 px | Zooming in on phones, small text |
| 300 DPI | about 2480 × 3508 px | Printing, or when a form asks for 300 DPI |
Higher DPI gives sharper text and bigger files. 150 DPI is a good default for anything read on a screen.
JPG or PNG?
JPG files are much smaller and work everywhere, which suits pages with photos and anything you want to send by chat or email. PNG keeps text and thin lines perfectly crisp and is the better choice for pages of plain text, tables and diagrams, at the cost of a larger file. The JPG quality slider trades size for detail; 85 to 90 looks clean for most pages.
How pages are drawn
Each page is drawn the way a PDF reader shows it, including fonts, vector graphics and pages that are turned sideways, then saved as an image. A transparent page area is filled with white. Very large pages, such as posters and engineering drawings, are drawn at a lower resolution if 300 DPI would need more memory than a browser tab can safely use, and the page tells you when that happens.
Your PDF stays on your device
Pages are drawn and saved by your browser, so the PDF is never uploaded. That is worth knowing before converting statements, tickets or ID documents.
To go the other way and turn photos into a PDF, use JPG to PDF. Converted images that are too large for an upload form can be brought under a limit with Compress Image to KB, and the Image Converter turns them into WebP, AVIF or other formats.
