How to convert a PDF to JPG images
Updated 3 min readBy Total PDF Tools
Quick answer
To convert a PDF to JPG, open PDF to JPG, add the file, choose the pages, the resolution (72, 150 or 300 DPI) and the quality, then click Convert. Each page becomes a JPG image; several images download together as a ZIP. Use 150 DPI for screens and email, 300 DPI for printing. Choose PDF to PNG instead for sharp text or a transparent background.
Open PDF to JPGStep by step
- 1
Open PDF to JPG
Go to the PDF to JPG tool and add your PDF.
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Choose pages and resolution
Pick all pages or a selection, then a resolution: 72 DPI for previews, 150 DPI for screens, 300 DPI for print.
- 3
Adjust quality
Lower the quality slider to make images much smaller with little visible difference.
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Convert and download
Click Convert. One page downloads as a JPG; several pages download as a ZIP.
JPG, PNG or WEBP?
Pick the format that suits the content:
- JPG: smallest files for photos and scanned pages; slight softening around text.
- PNG: lossless, perfect for text, diagrams and line art, and supports a transparent background; larger files.
- WEBP: modern format with small files, good for websites.
Choosing a resolution
DPI (dots per inch) controls how many pixels each page gets. An A4 page at 150 DPI is about 1240 × 1754 pixels, which looks sharp on screens and in documents. At 300 DPI it is about 2480 × 3508 pixels, suitable for printing or OCR, but the files are roughly four times larger.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert only one page?
Yes. Select just the pages you need before converting.
Does converting a large PDF crash the browser?
Pages are rendered one at a time with Mozilla's pdf.js, so long documents convert without using up your device's memory.
How do I turn the images back into a PDF?
Use Images to PDF or JPG to PDF to combine images into a single PDF.