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Quick answer
To convert a PDF to JPG, open Zappy PDF to JPG, add your PDF, pick an image quality and a resolution (72, 150 or 300 DPI), then click Convert to JPG. Every page downloads as its own JPG. It is free, with no account and no watermark.
How to convert a PDF to JPG in 3 steps
Add your PDF
Open PDF to JPG and drop your file in. PDFs up to 50 MB work.
Pick quality and resolution
Choose Standard, High or Best quality, and 72 DPI for web and email, 150 DPI for everyday printing, or 300 DPI for the sharpest result.
Convert and download
Click Convert to JPG. Every page is saved as a separate JPG and the download starts straight away.
Which resolution should you choose?
DPI decides how many pixels each page gets. More pixels means a sharper image but a bigger file.
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| Use | Zappy setting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Email, chat, social posts | 72 DPI | Small files that load fast on screens |
| Everyday printing | 150 DPI | Sharp enough for letter-size paper |
| Detailed pages, zooming in | 300 DPI | Best for small text, charts and photos |
How to convert PDF to JPG on a Mac
Preview can save a PDF page as a JPG:
- Open the PDF in Preview and go to the page you want.
- Choose File > Export.
- Set Format to JPEG, choose a quality and resolution, then click Save.
Preview exports one page at a time. For a multi-page PDF, PDF to JPG converts every page in one go.
How to convert PDF to JPG on Windows
Windows has no built-in PDF-to-image export, and the free Adobe Acrobat Reader cannot save pages as JPGs. Taking screenshots works for a single page, but the image is only as sharp as your screen.
A browser converter is the cleaner route. Open PDF to JPG in Edge or Chrome, choose 150 or 300 DPI and download every page at full resolution.
How to convert PDF to JPG on iPhone
iPhone has no one-tap way to turn a PDF into photos. Open PDF to JPG in Safari, choose the PDF from the Files app and convert it. The JPGs save to your Downloads, and you can move them to Photos from there.
When converting PDF to JPG helps
- Posting a flyer, menu or certificate on Instagram or Facebook, which don't accept PDFs.
- Adding a page to a slideshow, website or listing that only takes images.
- Sharing one page in a text message so it opens instantly.
- Editing a page in an image editor.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to JPG for free?
Open Zappy PDF to JPG, add your PDF, choose a quality and DPI, and click Convert to JPG. Every page downloads as a JPG with no account and no watermark.
Can I convert every page at once?
Yes. A 10-page PDF gives you 10 JPGs in one conversion, with nothing to repeat page by page.
What DPI should I use?
72 DPI for screens and email, 150 DPI for normal printing, and 300 DPI when you need the sharpest image or plan to zoom in.
How do I convert PDF to JPG on a Mac?
In Preview, open the PDF, choose File, Export, and set the format to JPEG. Preview does one page at a time, so use PDF to JPG for multi-page files.
Can Adobe Acrobat Reader convert PDF to JPG?
Not the free Reader. Exporting images needs a paid Acrobat subscription. A free online converter does the same job.
Will the JPG look as sharp as the PDF?
At 300 DPI it will look sharp even when zoomed. At 72 DPI small text can look soft, so pick a higher DPI for text-heavy pages.
What happens to my file?
It is converted on our server and deleted automatically afterwards. It is never shared or kept.