PDFs are great for documents, but sometimes a picture works better. Images show up straight away in WhatsApp chats and statuses, you can post them on Facebook and Instagram, and some upload forms only accept JPG files. Here’s how to turn PDF pages into images on your phone or computer, and which settings to pick.
How to convert PDF to JPG
- Open PDF to JPG.
- Choose the image format (JPG or PNG) and the quality. The next sections explain which to pick.
- Choose your PDF. Every page appears as an image after a few seconds.
- Download the pages you need one by one, or click Download all to get every page in one ZIP file.
Which quality should you choose?
| Quality | Good for | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Screen (100 DPI) | Quick previews and thumbnails | Smallest |
| Standard (150 DPI) | WhatsApp, social media, websites and most upload forms | Medium |
| High (300 DPI) | Printing, and documents with very small text | Largest |
DPI means “dots per inch”: how many pixels are used for each inch of the page. An A4 page at 150 DPI is about 1240 × 1754 pixels, which is plenty for a phone screen.
JPG or PNG?
- JPG makes much smaller files. Choose it for pages with photos, and whenever a form asks for JPG.
- PNG keeps small text, lines and diagrams perfectly sharp, but the files are bigger.
Not sure? Our guide JPG vs PNG vs WebP explains the differences in plain words.
Image too big for an upload form?
If a form wants an image under a certain size, such as 500 KB, first try the Screen or Standard quality. If it’s still too big, shrink it with the Image Compressor. Our guide to compressing a photo to 100 KB has the exact settings.
Going the other way
Have photos of pages and need a single PDF? JPG to PDF turns any number of images into one PDF, one image per page.
Common questions
Can I convert just one page?
Yes. Every page is shown separately, so download only the page you need.
How do I open the ZIP file on my phone?
On Android, open the Files app, tap the ZIP and tap Extract. On iPhone, tap the ZIP in the Files app and a folder with the images appears.
Will the images be sharp enough to print?
Choose High (300 DPI) for printing. Standard (150 DPI) is meant for screens.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Pages are turned into images inside your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device.