Why turn a PDF into images?
PDF is perfect for documents, but many places accept only pictures. You cannot post a PDF on Instagram, insert it into most website builders or send it as a preview in some messengers. Converting pages to JPG lets you share a page as a normal photo, drop it into a slide deck or use it as a thumbnail.
Which resolution should I choose?
| Setting | A4 page size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Screen · 72 DPI | 595 × 842 px | Previews, e-mail, small files |
| Good · 150 DPI | 1240 × 1754 px | Social media, slides, reading on screen |
| Print · 300 DPI | 2480 × 3508 px | Printing, zooming into small text |
Higher resolution means sharper text but larger files and a slightly longer conversion.
JPG or PNG?
JPG gives small files and is ideal for pages with photos. PNG is lossless: choose it for pages with fine text, line drawings or tables if you plan to zoom in. There is a dedicated PDF to PNG page as well.
Good to know
- Every page is rendered exactly as it looks in a PDF viewer, including fonts and vector graphics.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before conversion.
- Need only a few pages? Cut them out first with split PDF.
- If an image is too heavy for an upload form, use compress to 50KB.