PDF to JPG vs PDF to PNG: which should you use?

Rasterising a PDF to JPG or PNG gives you page images — the right format depends on whether you are optimising for file size or for crispness.

When to use PDF to JPG

Choose PDF to JPG when you are emailing previews, uploading to a portal with size limits, or embedding photo-heavy pages.

Extract pages from PDFs as high-quality JPG images.

When to use PDF to PNG

Choose PDF to PNG when the page contains fine text, tables or line drawings and you cannot accept compression artefacts.

Export every PDF page as a high-resolution PNG image.

The verdict

Smaller and good enough: JPG. Pixel-accurate: PNG.

Both tools run inside your session, are UK GDPR-aligned, and every uploaded file is purged within 1 hour under our non-persistence guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get one image per page?
Yes — every page is exported as a separate image and delivered together.
What resolution is used?
Pages render at a print-friendly density so small text stays legible when zoomed.
Can I extract embedded images instead of page images?
Yes — use Extract Images from PDF to pull out the original embedded assets.

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