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PDF to JPG
Turn the pages of a PDF into JPG images at the resolution you choose. Each page is drawn inside your browser and saved straight to your device.
Going the other way? Use JPG to PDF to turn pictures into a single PDF document.
Your file and options
Set the resolution and quality, then export the pages as images.
This tool runs entirely inside your browser. Your file is never uploaded, never stored, and disappears when you close the page.
Result
Choose a PDF to export its pages as images.
About this calculator
This tool converts each page of a PDF into a separate JPG image, letting you choose the resolution before downloading. It is useful when you need pages as pictures for sharing, editing in image software, or posting somewhere that does not accept PDFs.
How to use it
- 1.Choose the PDF you want to turn into images.
- 2.Pick a resolution scale and image quality, and optionally limit it to certain pages.
- 3.Select Convert to JPG; one image downloads per page.
Good to know
A scale of 1 is roughly 72 dots per inch. Scale 2 doubles that to about 144 dpi, which suits screen use, while 3 or 4 suits printing or reading fine print.
Converting many pages at a high scale uses a lot of memory, so work in smaller page ranges if a long document stalls.
How it works in plain English
Every page of the PDF is rendered onto a canvas at a resolution you choose, expressed as a scale factor, and then saved as a JPG image. A scale of 1 renders the page at roughly the same pixel density as a typical screen display, while higher scales such as 2, 3, or 4 render the same page at two, three, or four times as many pixels in each direction, producing a sharper but noticeably larger image file.
Because this is a rendering process rather than a direct file conversion, the tool draws the text, images, and graphics on each page exactly as a PDF viewer would display them, then captures that as a flat picture. This means any vector text becomes fixed pixels in the resulting JPG, so at low scales fine print can look slightly soft, while higher scales keep small text crisp at the cost of a bigger download.
If the PDF has multiple pages, each one is converted into its own separate JPG file rather than a single combined image, so a ten-page document produces ten image files, generally offered together for download. The entire rendering process, from reading the PDF to producing the JPG images, runs locally in your browser through JavaScript and WebAssembly. Nothing is uploaded to a server, no copy of your file or the resulting images is stored anywhere, and no account or email is needed.
Worked example
Suppose you have a 4-page flyer as a PDF and you need to post each page as an image on a site that only accepts JPGs. You open the file in the tool and set the scale to 3, since the flyer has fairly small text you want to stay readable, and you plan to post the images at close to full size.
The tool renders all four pages and hands you four JPG files, one per page, sized comfortably larger than a standard screen image because of the higher scale. You download them, check that the text reads clearly, and upload the images individually to the site, without ever needing to install anything or convert the file elsewhere.
Scale versus approximate output resolution for a US Letter page
| Scale | Approximate DPI | Approximate pixel size (W x H) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~72 dpi | 612 x 792 px | Quick previews, on-screen viewing |
| 2 | ~144 dpi | 1224 x 1584 px | General sharing, everyday image quality |
| 3 | ~216 dpi | 1836 x 2376 px | Documents with small text, better clarity |
| 4 | ~288 dpi | 2448 x 3168 px | Print-oriented use, largest file size |
Approximate values; a US Letter page is 8.5 by 11 inches
Frequently asked questions
What scale should I choose for good quality?
A scale of 2 is a reasonable middle ground for everyday sharing, giving noticeably crisper text than scale 1 without an oversized file. If the page has small text or fine detail you need to read clearly, or you plan to print it, a scale of 3 or 4 keeps things sharp at the cost of a larger download.
Will each page become its own image file?
Yes. A multi-page PDF is converted page by page, and each page becomes its own separate JPG image rather than being combined into one long picture. If your PDF has ten pages, you end up with ten individual JPG files, generally bundled together for download at the end of the process.
Why does higher scale mean a bigger file?
A higher scale renders the same page at more pixels in each direction, so there is simply more image data to store. Doubling the scale roughly quadruples the pixel count, since both width and height double, which is why a scale of 4 produces a noticeably larger JPG than a scale of 1 for the exact same page.
Does converting to JPG keep the PDF text selectable?
No. A JPG is a flat picture of the page, so any text that was selectable and searchable in the PDF becomes part of the image and can no longer be selected, copied, or searched. If you need the text to remain editable or searchable, converting to an image is not the right approach.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere during the conversion?
No. The rendering happens entirely inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly, so your PDF and the resulting JPG images are never sent to a server. Everything exists only in your browser's memory while the tab is open, and it is cleared automatically once you close or refresh the page.
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