How to Convert PDF to JPG
Open the Image ↔ PDF Converter in "PDF → Image" mode, drop your PDF, pick JPG/PNG/WebP, click Convert. Files stay in your browser.
Key takeaways
- Default scale (1.5×) is fine for text; use 2×–3× for image-heavy PDFs.
- JPG for photos (smallest files), PNG for text and diagrams (lossless), WebP for modern compression.
- Output is raster — text in the images is not selectable or searchable.
- 100% private — processing happens in your browser via PDF.js, no server upload.
- No limits on the number of pages, but very large PDFs (100+ pages) take longer.
Why convert PDF to images?
Common reasons: extract a page as a screenshot for a presentation, share a PDF page on social media or in messaging apps (PDFs don't preview on most platforms), embed a PDF page into a Word document or slide deck, or archive individual pages as standalone images.
How to convert PDF to JPG online (free)
Open the Image ↔ PDF Converter. Switch to "PDF → Image" mode. Upload your PDF. Choose the image format (JPG for photos, PNG for text and diagrams, WebP for modern compression). Adjust the scale slider if needed (1.5× default; higher = sharper but larger files). Click "Convert" — processing happens entirely in your browser. Download individual images or all pages at once.
What image quality should I use?
Default 1.5× works well for most uses. For text-heavy PDFs, 1.5× produces clean, readable text. For image-heavy PDFs (photos, scanned documents), 2×–3× gives noticeably better results. Use 4× only when you need to print or zoom into the output.
Is the text searchable in the output images?
No. The output is a raster image — text is not selectable or searchable. For searchable PDFs, use an OCR tool instead.
Is converting PDF to JPG safe?
Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser using PDF.js. Your PDF never leaves your device. No uploads, no servers, no logs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get PNG instead of JPG?
Yes. Select 'PNG' in the format options before converting. PNG is better for text and diagrams; JPG is better for photos.
Does this work on large PDFs?
Yes, but very large PDFs (100+ pages) may take a while. The tool renders each page in your browser, so speed depends on your device's processing power.
Can I convert only specific pages?
Not yet. The current tool converts all pages. For selective conversion, use the Extract Pages tool first to create a smaller PDF, then convert that to images.