How to save a PDF page as an image

Images are easier to share in chats, add to slides or post online than PDFs. Here is how to turn PDF pages into JPG or PNG images that look sharp.

Open the tool: PDF to JPG Converter

1. Decide what the image is for

For a chat message or a website, 150 dpi is enough and keeps files small. For printing, a poster or reading small print, use 300 dpi.

2. Pick the format

Use PNG for pages that are mostly text, tables or diagrams: lines stay crisp. Use JPG for pages with photos, or when the file must be small.

3. Convert only what you need

Converting a 100-page report at 300 dpi creates hundreds of megabytes. Select only the pages you will use. You can always come back for more.

4. Why not just take a screenshot?

A screenshot is limited to your screen's resolution and includes whatever zoom level the viewer was set to. Rendering the page directly gives a clean image of the whole page at a known resolution, without toolbars or cut-off edges.

Checklist

Before you share the images:

Text is readable when zoomed to 100%.
Only the pages you meant to share are included.
Private details on other parts of the page are covered or cropped.
Files are small enough for the place you are sending them.