PDF to JPG
Convert every page of a PDF to a JPG image free, entirely in your browser.
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How to use this tool
- Add a PDF using the file picker or drag-and-drop — up to 70 pages per document are converted on your device in Paperlane.
- Choose which pages to convert: all pages, or specific pages by number from the thumbnail rail. Page numbers here match the pages in your PDF.
- Pick a resolution: the 72, 150, 300, or 600 DPI presets, or a custom scale. Higher DPI means sharper images but larger files and more memory, so start at 150 DPI for on-screen use and go to 300 DPI (or more) for print.
- Set the output format (JPG or PNG), the JPG quality (higher keeps more detail), and a background color for pages with transparency in JPG mode, then download a single image or a ZIP archive.
About this tool
Convert every page of a PDF to a JPG image free, entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server; each page is rendered locally, and you can download individual images or all pages together as a ZIP straight from your device.
Privacy & limitations
Rendering quality depends on the source: a 600 DPI conversion cannot add detail that a low-resolution scan never captured, and all PDF content is rasterized — vector text and graphics become pixels, so text is no longer selectable in the output images. Very high DPI on large or many pages is memory-hungry and can be slow; Paperlane warns when a render approaches browser memory limits and refuses renders that would almost certainly crash the tab. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked (Remove Password) before conversion.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to JPG images?
Open your PDF and this tool renders each page as its own JPG image in your browser, so the file is not uploaded. For multi-page PDFs, download every image individually or grab them all at once as a ZIP archive.
What resolution should I choose for PDF to JPG?
Start at 150 DPI for viewing on screen, use 300 DPI for print, and go to 600 DPI only for very small detail. Higher DPI gives sharper images but larger files and more memory use, and it cannot add detail that a low-resolution scan never captured.
Should I pick JPG or PNG?
JPG gives smaller files and has a quality setting, so it suits photos and quick sharing. PNG is lossless and keeps text and line art crisp, but files are larger. If a page has transparency, a background colour fills it in JPG mode.
Will the text still be selectable in the images?
No. Every page is rasterized, so text and vector graphics become pixels and can no longer be selected, copied or searched. If you need the text, extract it from the PDF first with Extract Text. Password-protected PDFs are not supported yet.