FreeImageToolkit
PDF to JPG Converter
Convert PDF documents to high-quality PNG or JPG images. Each page becomes a separate image file. Perfect for presentations, sharing, or editing PDF content.
When to Use PNG vs JPG
- PNG — Documents, text, diagrams, screenshots. Lossless quality, larger files.
- JPG — Photos, scanned documents. Smaller files, slight quality loss.
Scale Settings
- 1× (72-96 DPI) — Fast processing, good for web previews
- 2× (144-192 DPI) — Balanced quality, good for most uses
- 3× (216-288 DPI) — High quality, good for printing
For documents with text, use PNG at 2× scale for crisp, readable results. For PDFs with mostly photos, JPG at 2× works great with smaller file sizes.
Privacy First
Your PDF never leaves your device. All conversion happens in your browser using PDF.js — the same technology Firefox uses to display PDFs.
Need to create a PDF from images? Try our Images to PDF tool.
How to Convert PDF to JPG
- Drop a PDF file into the upload area above.
- Choose the output format (JPG or PNG) and the resolution scale: 1× fast, 2× good, 3× best.
- For JPG, set the quality (92% by default).
- Download the pages. Multi-page PDFs are saved as a ZIP with one image per page.
Which Resolution to Choose
| Scale | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1× (Fast) | Quick previews, small thumbnails |
| 2× (Good) | Sharing, presentations, reading on screen |
| 3× (Best) | Printing, zooming into small text, OCR |
Good to Know
Pick JPG for scanned documents and pages with photos, as the files are smaller. Pick PNG for pages with sharp text, tables and diagrams. Need the text itself? Convert the page to an image and use Image to Text (OCR).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a PDF to images?
Drop the PDF, choose JPG or PNG and a resolution, and download. Every page becomes a separate image file.
What's the difference between PNG and JPG for PDF conversion?
PNG is lossless and keeps text perfectly sharp but produces larger files. JPG is smaller and ideal for scanned pages and photos.
What scale should I use for PDF to image conversion?
2× is a good default for screens. Use 3× if you plan to print the images or need to read small text.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Only if your browser can open it. PDFs that require a password to view must be unlocked first.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device, so the tool is safe for private photos and confidential documents.