PDF to JPG converts each page of a PDF document into an image. Images are easier to post on social media, add to presentations, send in chat apps or use as thumbnails, and they open on any device without a PDF reader.
Choose JPG for small files or PNG for crisp text and graphics, and pick a resolution from 72 to 216 DPI. You can convert every page or only a range. When there are several pages, you can download them one by one or all together in a ZIP.
How to use the PDF to JPG tool
- Select your PDF file.
- Choose JPG or PNG and a resolution. High (144 DPI) suits most uses.
- Optionally enter the pages to convert, for example
1-2. - Click Convert to images and download single images or the ZIP.
Features
- High-quality rendering with the same engine used by Firefox's PDF viewer.
- JPG or PNG output at three resolutions.
- Convert all pages or a selection.
- ZIP download for multi-page documents.
- No upload: rendering happens on your device.
Tips for best results
For printing or OCR, choose Very high (216 DPI). For WhatsApp or the web, Standard or High keeps files small. If you want to turn the images back into a PDF later, for example after editing, use our JPG to PDF tool.
Compatibility and limits
The PDF to JPG tool works in current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Samsung Internet, on desktop and mobile. Processing speed depends on your device: a typical document finishes in a few seconds, while files with hundreds of pages or very large scanned images may take longer on older phones. Encrypted (password-protected) PDFs must be unlocked before they can be processed. Your original file is never changed, because the result is always saved as a new download.
Privacy: your files never leave your device
Your PDF is opened and processed by JavaScript running in your own browser, using open-source libraries we host ourselves. The document is never uploaded to our server or anyone else's. Once the page has loaded, the tool even works without an internet connection. Close the tab and the file is gone from memory.
Frequently asked questions
What resolution should I choose?
High (144 DPI) is sharp on screens. Choose Very high for printing or text recognition, and Standard for the smallest files.
JPG or PNG?
JPG makes smaller files and is ideal for photos. PNG is lossless and keeps text and line art perfectly sharp.
Can I convert only some pages?
Yes. Enter a range such as 1-3, 5 in the Pages field.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Each page is rendered by your browser, and the PDF never leaves your device.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. Scanned pages are rendered as images just like any other page.