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How to Convert a PDF to Images
Slides, social posts, thumbnails, quick previews — sometimes a PDF page needs to become a regular picture. Converting PDF to image renders each page as a JPG or PNG at the sharpness you choose. This guide explains the one setting that matters (DPI), and how to pick between JPG and PNG.
Step by step
- Open the PDF to Image tool and select your PDF — the page count is shown.
- Choose the format: JPG for photos and small files, PNG for text and sharp lines.
- Set the DPI: 150 is a good screen default, 300 for print-quality images.
- Convert and download — multiple pages arrive as a ZIP of images.
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Open the PDF to Image tool
Open the PDF to Image tool
Tips for better results
- Text-heavy pages look much better as PNG at 200+ DPI; JPG can fuzz small letters.
- For quick sharing (WhatsApp, chat), JPG at 150 DPI is small and perfectly readable.
- Converting at high DPI creates large files — only go to 300 when you actually need print quality.
Frequently asked questions
What DPI should I choose?
72-150 DPI for screens and sharing, 200 DPI for crisp documents, 300 DPI for printing. Higher DPI means bigger, sharper images.
JPG or PNG — which is better for PDFs?
PNG keeps text and line art razor sharp but files are larger. JPG is smaller and fine for photos and general pages.
Can I convert just one page?
The tool converts all pages; afterwards simply keep the image you need from the ZIP and delete the rest.