PDFPortable Document Format
A document format created by Adobe in 1993 and now an ISO standard. The layout looks the same on every device, which makes it the reference format for sharing, signing and printing.
Convert PDF to JPG
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How to convert PDF to JPG
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Add your PDF files
Click “Choose PDF files” or drop them on the page. You can add several at once.
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Check the JPG format
JPG is already selected. Choose the resolution (72, 150 or 300 dpi), and all pages or just the first.
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Convert and download
Click “Convert”, then download your JPG file. With several files, grab everything at once as a ZIP.
PDF to JPG: what to know
A PDF page saved as JPG can go into a presentation, a social media post, a chat or an online form that only accepts images. The resolution sets the size in pixels: an A4 page comes out at about 595 × 842 pixels at 72 dpi, enough for a thumbnail, 1,240 × 1,754 at 150 dpi and 2,480 × 3,508 at 300 dpi.
JPG suits pages full of photos and scanned documents, keeping the files light. On a page of small text or a diagram, compression can leave a slight haze around the letters, so raise the quality, which is 90% by default, or pick PNG instead. With several pages, the images are named after the PDF plus the page number, and very large pages such as plans or posters are scaled down to what the browser can handle. The chosen resolution is recorded in the image, so software that reads it displays or prints it at the size of the original page.
PDF vs JPG: what’s the difference?
JPGJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
The most widely used photo format, introduced in 1992. Its lossy compression keeps files small, and it opens everywhere: phones, computers and social networks. It does not support transparency.
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- No
- Animation
- No
PDF to JPG: frequently asked questions
How do I convert just one page of a PDF to JPG?
For the first page, choose “First page only” in the settings: you get a single image with no ZIP, ideal as a cover or preview. There is no way to pick another page, so convert all pages and keep the image with the right number from the ZIP.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to JPG?
Yes. Unlike conversion to Word or text, which needs a text layer, conversion to an image draws each page exactly as it looks, scan included. Choose a resolution close to that of the original scan: going higher makes the image heavier without making it any sharper.
Are my PDF files uploaded to the internet?
No. The file is read and converted by your browser, on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, and nothing is kept after you close the page.
Does converting PDF to JPG reduce quality?
Pages are rendered at 150 dpi by default, enough for screens and everyday printing. Choose 300 dpi in the settings for more detail.
How many PDF files can I convert?
As many as you like, for free and without signing up. Add them all, then download the results one by one or in a single ZIP. The maximum size depends on your device and browser, with a few caps that protect its memory (for example 20,000 files per archive or 5 million filled cells per workbook: see the home page FAQ); a file over one of them is not converted, and a message says so.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Formatomat is designed for recent browsers on computers, iPhone and Android, with no app to install. A conversion the browser cannot do (a format it cannot read or write) is refused with a message that says so.