PDF to JPG or PNG: Which Image Format Should You Use?
Converting a PDF page to an image is easy. Choosing the right format is what decides how it looks and how big the file is.
JPG: small files, best for photos
JPG uses lossy compression, so files are small. It suits pages dominated by photographs. Sharp text and thin lines can show slight fuzziness at low quality settings.
PNG: lossless, best for text and graphics
PNG keeps every pixel exactly, so text, logos and charts stay crisp. The cost is larger files, especially for full-page photos.
Quick guide
- Photos and scans for sharing: JPG.
- Documents with small text, diagrams or screenshots: PNG.
- Sending by email or chat: JPG to keep the size down.
- Editing in a design tool: PNG.
Going the other way
To turn images back into a document, use JPG to PDF. You can reorder the images and set the page size before converting.