PDF and Images
Images are files that contain graphical information, usually a photograph, drawing, or some other type of visual media. For example, common image file formats are JPG, PNG, and TIFF. GIF files can also be still images.
PDF files are like document files. They usually contain text, links, and sometimes images, but they are viewed universally on all systems. In other words, you can draft a PDF file on a Windows PC and it will look the same on an iPhone, MacBook, or even a television.
This can make PDF files look similar to images. However, PDF files are distributed as documents, not images. This means you can't upload PDF files to image-based systems. For example, you can't upload PDFs to Instagram, because Instagram only accepts image files.
Why should you convert PDF to JPG?
Having a JPG version of a PDF lets you do a lot more with that document. As an example, let's say you have a print ad in PDF for your restaurant. If you want to share that ad on social media, you won't be able to, because most social media sites – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. – don't accept PDF uploads.
However, if you convert that PDF to JPG, you can directly upload it to those social networks!
This is just one example of why converting PDF files to image files can be helpful. This can also be helpful in reducing file size, as some PDFs can take up more drive space than image files. It may also make it possible to convert documents in your favorite image software, such as Lightroom or Gimp. There are several reasons why converting your files might be a good idea!
How to convert PDF pages to image files for free?
To convert PDF to JPG for free, you need to upload a PDF using our tool above. To get started, use the Upload button. Navigate to the PDF files you want to convert and upload them. Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop your files. You can convert up to 20 documents at a time.
Now that you've uploaded your files, check the queue. Here, you will find all the PDFs you have uploaded. Our tool converts each page of PDF into an image. In other words, if your PDF has three pages, you will get three image files. You can download a zip file containing all the images for one PDF or you can download all your converted PDFs in zip format at once by pressing the button below the queue.
Do you need to convert more than 20 files?
After downloading all your converted files, clear the queue and repeat the process. You can do this as many times as you want.
Is it safe to convert PDF to images?
Our conversion tool does not affect your original files. When you upload a PDF, we make a copy of that file and then convert it to JPG. Your original files always remain safe and untouched on your computer, phone or tablet!
Additionally, we do not keep any of your personal data. One hour after you upload your files, we delete both PDF and JPG copies from our servers. We will never save any files uploaded with our conversion tools, so you don't have to worry.
