UtilibyWritten by the Utiliby editorial team · Last updated October 13, 2026 · Rules and formulas reviewed October 2026
What this free PDF to JPG converter does
People turn PDFs into images for many reasons: to post a page on social media, to insert it into a slide, to attach a preview to a listing, to send a scan as a picture, or because a form only accepts JPG. Many online converters ask you to upload your document to their servers and limit how many pages you can convert for free. This free online PDF to JPG converter does the work inside your browser, with no upload, no sign-up and no watermark.
It renders each page at the resolution you choose, from 72 up to 300 dpi, and saves it as JPG, PNG or WebP. You can convert every page or just a range, download one image or a ZIP of all pages, and even stitch the pages into one long image. Thumbnails with sizes appear as soon as each page is done.
How to convert a PDF to JPG
- Choose your PDF. Drop it on the box or click to browse.
- Pick a format. JPG for photos and small files, PNG for sharp text, WebP for the smallest files.
- Pick a resolution. 150 dpi suits most uses. Choose 300 dpi for print.
- Choose the pages. Leave it as all, or enter a range such as 1-3,5.
- Click Convert. A progress bar shows each page, and thumbnails appear.
- Save. Use Save under a thumbnail for one image, or Download images (ZIP) for all of them.
Resolution guide: how many pixels do you get?
| Resolution | A4 page size in pixels | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 595 x 842 | Small thumbnails and previews |
| 96 dpi | 794 x 1123 | Web images and screens |
| 150 dpi | 1240 x 1754 | General use, slides, social posts |
| 200 dpi | 1654 x 2339 | Detailed pages and zooming |
| 300 dpi | 2480 x 3508 | Printing and archiving |
Pixels equal the page width in inches times the dpi. File size rises quickly with dpi, because doubling the resolution makes four times as many pixels. If you only need an image for a screen, 96 to 150 dpi is usually enough.
JPG, PNG or WebP?
JPG uses lossy compression, which works well for photos and scanned pages and gives small files. At very low quality, text edges can look fuzzy. PNG is lossless and keeps text and line art perfectly sharp, but files of full pages can be large. WebP usually gives smaller files than JPG at the same quality and supports transparency, but a few older programs cannot open it. If you do not know where the image will be used, JPG at High quality is the safest choice.
One long image from many pages
The One long image option places the selected pages one under another on a single canvas, centered and on a white background. It is handy for sharing a short document as one scrollable picture in a chat, or for pasting a multi-page invoice into a single screenshot-style image. Browsers cannot create images taller than about 30,000 pixels, so the tool will tell you if your selection is too long. In that case choose fewer pages, a lower resolution, or save pages separately.
Tips for the best results
- Use PNG for pages that are mostly text, because JPG compression can blur small letters.
- Use 300 dpi if you plan to print the image at full size.
- For slides and documents on screen, 150 dpi is sharp without wasting space.
- Convert only the pages you need to save time and memory.
- If the file is too large to email, choose JPG at Good quality or lower the dpi.
- To keep text selectable, do not convert. Share the PDF itself.
Troubleshooting
- The page is blank. Some PDFs use features that need a different viewer. Try another PDF or print it to a new PDF first.
- The result is too big. Lower the dpi, choose JPG or WebP, or pick a lower quality.
- The browser slows down. Convert fewer pages at a time or reduce the dpi.
- The images look soft. Raise the dpi. Remember that a low-resolution scan cannot become sharper.
- Password message. Unlock the PDF first.
What this tool does not do
It does not extract the original embedded images, run OCR, edit the pictures or convert images back into a PDF. To pull out the pictures stored inside a PDF at their original resolution, use the Extract Images from PDF tool on this site. To turn images into a PDF, use the JPG to PDF tool.
Common uses for PDF to JPG
Social media and messaging. Many platforms accept images but not PDFs. Convert a flyer, menu or certificate page to JPG at 150 dpi for a sharp post. Slides and documents. Drop a page into a presentation or a word processor as a picture without worrying about fonts. Online shops and listings. Turn a product sheet or floor plan into an image for a listing. Forms that want JPG. Some portals only accept image uploads for identity papers or receipts. Previews and thumbnails. Create a small picture of the first page for a website or catalog. OCR. Many OCR and AI tools accept images better than PDFs, and a 200 to 300 dpi image gives them enough detail to read small print.
For web use keep the image width under about 2000 pixels, which means 150 dpi for A4 pages. For print, 300 dpi gives sharp results at full size. If you need a very long page, such as a receipt or a chat export, use the One long image option to avoid joining files by hand.
PDF to JPG, screenshots and extracting images compared
| Method | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PDF to JPG (this tool) | The whole page drawn at your chosen dpi | Sharing pages, previews, OCR |
| Screenshot | What is on your screen, at screen resolution | Quick one-off captures |
| Extract Images from PDF | The pictures stored inside the file at their original size | Recovering photos and figures |
A screenshot is limited by your screen and often includes toolbars or scroll bars. Rendering at a chosen resolution is repeatable and consistent across pages. Extracting images returns only pictures, not text or vector drawings, so use it when you want the photos and nothing else.
If your result looks too soft, raise the dpi, because a 72 dpi page has only 595 by 842 pixels. If the file is too large, lower the dpi or use JPG or WebP instead of PNG. For documents that are mostly black text on white, a lower quality setting such as Good gives small files that are still easy to read, while photographs deserve High or Maximum.
Privacy and how it works
The tool uses an open-source PDF renderer in your browser to draw each page on a canvas, then saves the canvas as an image. Your PDF and the images are not uploaded, stored or logged. The libraries are loaded from a public CDN the first time you use the tool, so you need to be online at that moment. When you close the tab, everything is cleared from memory.
Related free tools
Use these free online tools together with this one:
- Turn pictures into a PDF with the JPG to PDF converter.
- Save the pictures inside a PDF with the PDF image extractor.
- Pull out the pages you need with the split PDF tool.
- Change the format of a picture with the image converter.
- Resize a picture for social posts with the social media image resizer.
- Write a description for a picture with the alt text checker.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to JPG for free?
Choose your PDF, pick JPG and a resolution, click Convert, then save any page or download all images as a ZIP. It is free, runs in your browser and has no page limit beyond what your device can handle.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Pages are drawn and saved on your own device. The PDF libraries are loaded from a public CDN the first time, but your file is never sent anywhere.
What resolution should I choose?
150 dpi gives a sharp image for screens and most documents. Use 72 or 96 dpi for small web images and 200 to 300 dpi for printing or zooming in on fine details.
What size will my images be?
Pixels equal the page size in inches times the dpi. An A4 page is about 8.3 by 11.7 inches, so at 150 dpi it is about 1240 by 1754 pixels, and at 300 dpi about 2480 by 3508 pixels.
JPG, PNG or WebP: which should I pick?
Use JPG for pages with photos and when you want small files. Use PNG for text, line art and screenshots where sharp edges matter. Use WebP for the smallest files if your destination supports it.
Can I convert only some pages?
Yes. Type ranges such as 1-3,5,8- in the pages box, or leave it as all.
Can I get all pages as one image?
Yes. Choose One long image to stitch the selected pages vertically. Browsers limit canvas height, so very long documents may need fewer pages or a lower resolution.
Why is my JPG background white?
JPG does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white. Choose PNG or WebP if you need transparency.
Why is the file larger than my PDF?
A PDF stores text and shapes compactly, while an image stores every pixel. A high dpi PNG of a text page can be much larger than the PDF. Try JPG, WebP or a lower resolution.
Is text in the image still selectable?
No. The page becomes a picture. To get text, use a PDF to text tool, or use OCR on the image.
Can I convert a scanned PDF?
Yes. Scanned pages are already images, so they convert like any other page.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?
Not directly. Remove the password in the program that created the file, or print it to a new PDF, and try again.
Why does a page look different from my PDF viewer?
Different programs render fonts, transparency and overprint slightly differently. In rare cases an unusual feature may not draw exactly as in Acrobat. Check the output.
Is there a page or size limit?
The tool has no fixed limit, but each page takes memory while it is drawn. Pages are capped at 16000 pixels on the long side, and very large PDFs can be slow on older devices.
Can I use it on a phone?
Yes, in a modern browser. Choose the PDF from your files, convert and save the images. Lower the resolution if the phone runs out of memory.
Can I use the images commercially?
Only if you have the rights to the content in the PDF. The tool does not change who owns the content.
What can I print or save?
Download images (ZIP) saves every converted page, or the single image if there is only one. Print / save list prints a table and small previews, and Copy list copies the details as text.
Sources and further reading
- Mozilla PDF.js documentation, rendering pages to a canvas, for how PDF pages are drawn in the browser.
- Adobe / ISO 32000-1:2008, Document management: Portable document format, for page size units (1 point = 1/72 inch).
- MDN Web Docs, HTMLCanvasElement.toBlob, and the image/jpeg, image/png and image/webp encoders.
- Google Developers, WebP documentation, for format characteristics and browser support.
Sources were consulted in October 2026. Standards and rules can change, so always check the official page for your situation.