How to Convert a PDF to JPG on Any Device
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To convert a PDF to JPG, open it in a converter that draws each page as an image, pick JPG and a resolution, then save. In PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG, select the PDF, leave the format on JPG, choose 150 DPI and press Convert to images. You get one JPG per page. On a Mac, Preview does the same for one page at a time through File > Export. Windows has no built-in export, so use a browser tool, or the Snipping Tool for a single page.
This guide gives the steps for every common device and app, including a browser, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Adobe Acrobat. It also explains which DPI to choose, when PNG beats JPG and how to fix blurry or missing pages.
How to convert a PDF to JPG online
PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG runs in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. The PDF is read and drawn with pdf.js on your device and is never uploaded, so it suits contracts, IDs and anything else you would rather not send to a server. There is no account, watermark or install.
Every page is converted. A one-page PDF downloads as a single image. A longer PDF downloads as one ZIP with an image per page, named report-page-1.jpg, report-page-2.jpg and so on.
- Open PDF to JPG / PNG and select your PDF, or drop it on the page.
- Under Image format, keep JPG. Pick PNG instead for text-heavy pages.
- Under Resolution, pick 72 DPI · Screen, 150 DPI · Standard or 300 DPI · Print. 150 DPI is the default.
- Press Convert to images, then download the image or the ZIP.
- To convert just one page, pull it out first with Extract PDF Pages, then convert that file.
How to convert a PDF to JPG on Windows 10 and 11
Windows has no built-in way to save a PDF page as an image. The Photos app doesn't open PDFs, and Microsoft Print to PDF only makes PDFs. It can't print to JPG. Microsoft Edge opens PDFs, but its viewer doesn't save pages as images.
The practical options are a converter, such as PDFToolz in Edge or Chrome, or a screenshot with the Snipping Tool. A screenshot only captures what is on screen, so its sharpness depends on your display and zoom level, and you have to capture each page by hand. It is fine for one page in a chat message. For several pages, or anything you will print, use a converter.
- Open the PDF in Edge or another viewer and zoom so the whole page fills the screen.
- Press Windows + Shift + S and drag a box around the page.
- On Windows 11, the snip is saved to your Screenshots folder automatically. To save it as JPG, open the snip in Snipping Tool, choose Save as and pick JPG as the file type.
- On Windows 10, the snip is copied to the clipboard. Select the notification that appears to open it, then save it as JPG.
- Repeat for every page you need, or use PDF to JPG / PNG to convert them all at once.
How to convert a PDF to JPG on a Mac with Preview
Preview, the PDF and image viewer built into macOS, exports a PDF page as a JPEG. Each export saves one image, from the page you have selected, so for a long document you repeat the export for each page or use a converter that handles every page in one go.
- Open the PDF in Preview and select the page you want in the sidebar.
- Choose File > Export.
- In the Format pop-up menu, choose JPEG. HEIC, PNG and TIFF are also there.
- Drag the Quality slider, then set the Resolution. It starts at 72 pixels per inch, so raise it to 150 for screens or 300 for print.
- Name the file, pick a folder and click Save.
How to convert a PDF to JPG on iPhone and iPad
From iOS 26, the iPhone has its own Preview app, and it exports a PDF to an image. Apple lists JPEG, PNG, HEIC and TIFF, with a Resolution setting in pixels per inch or per centimetre when the source is a PDF.
On iOS 18 or earlier, or when you want every page in one download, open PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG in Safari. Choose the PDF from Files, convert it, then tap the download. A one-page PDF gives a single JPG. A longer one gives a ZIP, which you can tap in the Files app to expand into separate images.
- Open the PDF in the Preview app.
- Tap the button next to the file name, then tap Export.
- Choose JPEG, set the Size slider and the Resolution, then tap the save button.
- Pick a location in Files, rename the file if you like, then tap Save.
How to convert a PDF to JPG on Android
Android doesn't include a PDF to image converter. The quickest way is a browser tool. Open PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG in Chrome, select the PDF from your files, pick JPG and a resolution, then download the result. Multi-page files come as a ZIP, which most Android file managers, including Files by Google, can extract.
For a single page you only need to share in a chat, a screenshot works. Open the PDF, zoom so the page fills the screen and press the Power and Volume down buttons together. You'll find it in Google Photos under Collections > On this device > Screenshots, or in your Gallery app. Expect a phone-screen resolution, not a print-quality image, and note that most phones save screenshots as PNG.
How to convert a PDF to JPG in Adobe Acrobat
Saving a PDF as images is a feature of the paid Acrobat Standard and Pro apps. The free Acrobat Reader can view, sign and comment, but exporting to JPG needs a paid plan. Acrobat saves each page as a separate JPEG file, and its settings let you choose the resolution and color space or leave them on automatic.
Adobe also runs a free online PDF to JPG converter. It works, but the PDF is uploaded to Adobe's servers for processing, and free use is capped. Without signing in, you get a single conversion. Check Adobe's current limits before relying on it for regular work.
- Open the PDF in Acrobat Standard or Pro.
- Choose All tools > Export a PDF. In older versions the tool is called Export PDF.
- Select Image as the format, then JPEG.
- Click the settings icon to set the resolution if you don't want Acrobat to decide.
- Click Export, pick a folder and click Save. Each page becomes its own JPEG.
Which DPI to choose
DPI here means pixels per inch of paper. The pixel size of each image is the page size in inches times the DPI, so doubling the DPI doubles the width and the height and roughly quadruples the file size. Pick the lowest DPI that looks sharp where the image will be used.
Going above 300 DPI rarely helps. It makes huge files and adds detail only for tiny print or diagrams you plan to zoom into. Raising the DPI also can't add detail that isn't in the PDF. A page scanned at 150 DPI stays as sharp as that scan, whatever you convert it at.
| DPI | A4 page | US Letter page | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 595 × 842 px | 612 × 792 px | Thumbnails and quick previews |
| 150 | 1240 × 1754 px | 1275 × 1650 px | Email, chat, slides and web pages |
| 300 | 2480 × 3508 px | 2550 × 3300 px | Printing, OCR and zooming into small text |
How to choose between JPG and PNG
JPG and PNG give the same pixel size. They store the pixels differently. JPG uses lossy compression, which keeps photo pages small but can leave faint smudges around sharp text and thin lines. PNG is lossless, so text, charts and line drawings stay crisp, but files are larger on photo-heavy pages. JPG also has no transparency, so a good converter fills the page white first. PDFToolz does.
Most upload forms that ask for 'an image' accept both. If you want PNG, choose PNG in PDF to JPG / PNG or use the PDF to PNG tool.
- Pick JPG for brochures, photos, slides and anywhere file size matters, such as email and web uploads.
- Pick PNG for text documents, forms, charts, screenshots and anything you will edit or zoom into.
- If you need a photo or logo from inside the PDF, not a picture of the whole page, use Extract Images. It saves each embedded image at its original size.
Common problems and fixes
Most conversion problems come from the settings or the source file.
- The image is blurry. Convert again at 150 or 300 DPI. If it is still soft, the PDF itself is a low-resolution scan.
- Text looks smudged. Switch to PNG, which doesn't add JPG compression artifacts.
- Only one page came out. Mac Preview and screenshots capture one page at a time. Use a converter that exports every page.
- Parts of the page are black. The page has transparency and the tool didn't fill a background before saving as JPG. Use a converter that paints the page white, or save as PNG.
- Pages sort in the wrong order. Some apps list page-10 before page-2. Sort by name in a file manager that uses natural number order, such as File Explorer or Finder.
- The PDF asks for a password. Remove the open password with Unlock PDF first, using the password you already have.
Key takeaways
- ✓To convert a PDF to JPG, render each page as an image at a chosen DPI, then save one JPG per page.
- ✓PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG converts every page in your browser without uploading the file. Longer PDFs download as a ZIP.
- ✓Mac Preview and the iPhone Preview app on iOS 26 and later export pages to JPEG. Windows and Android have no built-in export.
- ✓150 DPI suits screens and sharing. 300 DPI suits printing and OCR.
- ✓Choose JPG for photos and small files, and PNG for sharp text, charts and diagrams.
Tools for the job
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to JPG for free?
Open PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG, select the PDF, keep the format on JPG, pick 150 DPI and press Convert to images. You get one JPG per page, or a ZIP for longer files. It is free, needs no account and the PDF never leaves your device. On a Mac, Preview's File > Export also saves a page as JPEG for free.
How do I convert a PDF to JPG on Windows 10 or 11?
Windows can't export a PDF as an image by itself. Use a browser converter such as PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG in Edge or Chrome to convert every page. For a single page, press Windows + Shift + S to snip it with the Snipping Tool and save the snip as JPG.
How do I convert a PDF to JPG on my iPhone?
On iOS 26 or later, open the PDF in the Preview app, tap the button next to the file name, tap Export and choose JPEG. On any iOS version, you can open PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG in Safari, select the PDF from Files and download the images.
How do I convert a PDF to JPG without losing quality?
Pick a higher resolution, such as 300 DPI, and use PNG if the page is mostly text or line art, since PNG is lossless. The output can't be sharper than the PDF itself, so a low-resolution scan stays soft whatever settings you use.
How do I convert a multi-page PDF to separate JPG files?
Use a converter that exports every page. PDFToolz PDF to JPG / PNG and Adobe Acrobat both save each page as its own image. PDFToolz packs them into one ZIP named after the PDF, with files ending -page-1, -page-2 and so on.
Should I convert a PDF to JPG or PNG?
Use JPG for photos, slides and anywhere small files matter. Use PNG for text documents, charts and diagrams, because it keeps edges crisp with no compression artifacts. Both give the same pixel size at the same DPI.
Related terms
Sources and further reading
- PDF to JPG: How to convert PDF to JPG from Adobe Acrobat Help
- File format options for PDF export from Adobe Acrobat Help
- Export PDFs from Adobe Acrobat Reader Help
- FAQ: Try Adobe Acrobat online services from Adobe Help
- Export PDFs and images in Preview on Mac from Apple Support
- Convert image file types using Preview on Mac from Apple Support
- Export or compress PDFs and images in Preview on iPhone from Apple Support
- Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots from Microsoft Support
- Take a screenshot or record your screen on your Android device from Android Help
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