10 May 2026 / 3 min read
When to Convert PDF Pages to JPG or PNG
Choose the right image format when exporting PDF pages for previews, thumbnails, forms or sharing.
Use JPG for photos and smaller files
JPG is usually a good choice for scanned pages, photo-based PDFs and previews where smaller file size matters.
Lower quality settings reduce size, but very low quality can make text or signatures hard to read.
Use PNG for sharp text
PNG is better for crisp text, screenshots, diagrams and pages where compression artifacts are distracting.
PNG files can be larger, so use it when clarity matters more than file size.
Export only needed pages
When a PDF has many pages, export only the page or range you need instead of creating images for the whole document.
Choose DPI based on the destination. Higher DPI creates larger but sharper images.