Free PDF to JPG Converter
Open a PDF and turn every page into a JPG or PNG image. Pick the quality, preview the pages, and download them one by one or all at once. It runs in your browser, so your PDF is never uploaded.
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Runs entirely in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded to a server.
Quick answer
To convert a PDF to JPG, open it here, choose JPG or PNG and a quality level, and the tool renders each page to an image you can download — individually or all at once. It uses Mozilla's PDF.js to draw each page onto a canvas entirely in your browser, so your file is never uploaded, and there is no watermark or sign-up.
Formula & method
Output image size
imageWidth = pageWidth × scale, imageHeight = pageHeight × scale
- pageWidth, pageHeight — the PDF page size in points (72 points = 1 inch)
- scale — the quality multiplier you pick (1×, 1.5×, 2×, 3×)
At 1× a page renders at 72 DPI; 2× ≈ 144 DPI; 3× ≈ 216 DPI.
Your PDF is read locally and parsed by PDF.js (the engine behind Firefox's PDF viewer). For each page, the tool builds a viewport at your chosen scale and draws the page onto an HTML canvas at that resolution. The canvas is then exported as a JPG (flattened on a white background) or PNG image. A higher scale produces a sharper, larger image; 1.5× is a good default, and 2–3× suits printing or zooming. Pages render one after another with a progress indicator, and the images stay in your browser until you download them. Nothing is sent to a server.
Examples
- Input
- An 8.5 × 11 in (612 × 792 pt) page, scale 1.5×
- Result
- A 918 × 1188 px image
- Why
- 612 × 1.5 = 918 and 792 × 1.5 = 1188, so the rendered image is 918 × 1188 pixels (about 108 DPI).
- Input
- A 3-page PDF, JPG, scale 2×
- Result
- Three JPG images, one per page, at 2× resolution
- Why
- Each page is rendered separately, so you get three downloadable JPGs; 'Download all' saves them in sequence.
- Input
- A page with line art, PNG, scale 2×
- Result
- A crisp lossless PNG of the page
- Why
- PNG keeps sharp edges without JPEG compression artifacts, which suits diagrams and text-heavy pages.
When to use this tool
- Turning a PDF page into a JPG to embed in a document, slide, or web page.
- Sharing a single page as an image where the recipient can't open a PDF.
- Extracting a chart, certificate, or figure from a PDF as a picture.
Common mistakes
- Expecting a single combined image. Each PDF page becomes its own image; use 'Download all' to save them together, or pick pages individually.
- Choosing too low a scale for printing. 1× renders at about 72 DPI, which looks soft when printed — use 2× or 3× for print-quality images.
- Trying to convert a password-protected PDF. Unlock it elsewhere first; encrypted files can't be rendered here.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using Mozilla's PDF.js — each page is rendered locally to a canvas and exported as an image. Your file never leaves your device.
JPG or PNG — which should I choose?
JPG gives smaller files and is ideal for photographic or full-colour pages. PNG is lossless and keeps text and line art razor-sharp, at a larger file size. Pick PNG for diagrams and JPG for photos or to save space.
How do I get a higher-resolution image?
Raise the quality (scale): 1× is roughly 72 DPI, 2× about 144 DPI, and 3× about 216 DPI. Use a higher scale for printing or zooming; it produces larger images.
Can I download all pages at once?
Yes. Use 'Download all' to save every page in sequence, or click a single page's button to download just that one.
Why is conversion slow for a big PDF?
Rendering happens on your device, so very large documents or high scales use more memory and time. Lower the scale or convert fewer pages if it's slow on an older device.
Is there a watermark or limit?
No watermark and no fixed limit. The images are clean renders of your pages at the resolution you choose.
Sources & references
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- ✓ Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
- ✓ Formula and method shown above
Provided “as is” for general information only — results may be inaccurate, so verify before you rely on them. No warranty; use at your own risk.
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