Today PDF is the most popular format for storing documents and electronic document management. If you would like to publish documents in Internet networks, use them as part of presentations and videos, or send them to CRM systems or EPR, you will often need to convert PDF files to JPEG format.

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How to Convert PDF Files to JPG Format

The easiest way to convert a PDF file to JPEG is to print it using a virtual printer. A virtual printer differs from a regular “physical” printer only in that instead of printing on a sheet of paper, it saves the document as graphic file PDF (JPEG, TIFF or PNG).

To convert a PDF file to JPEG format, download and install the Universal Document Converter program. Then follow these instructions:

Step 1: Open the document and click Print(Seal)

Step 2: Select Universal Document Converter from the list and click Properties

Step 3: Select as output file format and click OK

Step 4: Click Print to start converting your PDF file to JPG format

How to Make JPEG Image Thumbnails from PDF Files

The Universal Document Converter program can proportionally change the size of the document before saving it to the selected output format. Thanks to the high-quality bilinear interpolation mechanism, we guarantee minimal loss of quality during conversion, and the output image will look no worse than the original. You can create thumbnail images from the converted files for posting online or for use in presentations.

To make miniatures PDF images document in JPEG format, do the following:

  1. Open the PDF file and click File->Print
  2. Select Universal Document Converter Properties
  3. In the settings panel, select File Format(File Format) and specify JPEG Image
  4. Click Adjustments and mark Resize output image proportionally (Proportionally change the size of the output file), as shown in the screenshot below
  5. Click OK to save settings and Print

How to Save Multiple PDF Pages to One JPG File

  1. Open the PDF file and click File->Print(File - Print) in the Adobe Reader program menu
  2. Select Universal Document Converter from the list of printers and click Properties
  3. Select JPEG Image in the window File Format and press OK
  4. Click Multiple and select the number of pages you want to place in the output file horizontally and vertically as shown in the screenshot below
  5. Click Print to start the conversion process.

How to avoid font distortion using the Print as Image feature

Adobe Reader uses different algorithms to display documents and to print them, which may cause fonts and images to appear incorrectly when printed, although they may look perfect on the screen.

If you encounter this problem, do the following:

  1. Open the PDF file and click File->Print(File - Print) in the Adobe Reader program menu
  2. Select Universal Document Converter from the list of printers and click Advanced
  3. Select Print as image as shown in the screenshot below
  4. Click OK to save the settings, then Print(Print) to start the conversion process.

other methods

Batch convert PDF documents to JPG format

To convert PDF documents to JPG format, you will need three software applications: Adobe Reader(or Adobe Acrobat), Universal Document Converter And Print Conductor.

  1. Run Print Conductor and add your PDF files to the list
  2. Select as printer Universal Document Converter
  3. Click Change Settings and indicate JPEG Image ( JPEG image) as output file type
  4. Click Start to start PDF conversion-listed files in JPEG format:

Automatically convert PDF files to JPG format on corporate computers

Thanks to the resources offered by the Universal Document Converter, developers will be able to present their own document processing solutions.

You can find examples of PDF to JPEG conversion for various programming languages.

Command line tools to automatically convert PDF documents

2Printer is a command line utility that allows you to automate the printing of PDF files. The command line interface allows users to create batch files to automate their printing needs. This tool can be included in the Planner Windows tasks to automate the printing process on your computer.

2Printer uses the public API of Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat to print PDF files. This means that this software must be installed on your computer.

The 2Printer program is compatible with any mechanical printers connected to a computer or available in local networks, and virtual printers, for example, Universal Document Converter. Thanks to this, you can convert PDF documents to JPG format by selecting Universal Document Converter as your printer in command line 2Printer.

“In our department, we develop city road maps using Bentley Systems MicroStation software. To publish maps on the city website, we must export them to GIF format. However, we are not satisfied with the quality of GIF files produced by MicroStation. The universal document converter allows us to print cards from MicroStation to GIF files while maintaining high image quality."




Convert PDF to Image

Looking for a tool to convert PDF to image? He's in front of you! PDF2Go service allows you to convert PDF files to JPG, PNG and more.

Download the PDF. You can edit the resulting image if you wish. Change width and size, resolution (DPI), add effects. After that, click on “Save Changes”.

Each page of the PDF file will be converted into a separate image.

Simple and convenient converter

Many PDF converter sites offer you to download and install a program or application. The PDF2Go service does not require this. All conversions are done online to:

  • save time
  • do not take up disk space
  • save your nerves

We guarantee: easy access, absence malware and problems with file storage.

Why convert PDF to image?

PDF files are supported by many devices and platforms. However, in some cases it is more convenient to work with an image.

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Document to Image

The PDF2Go service is designed to convert PDF files to JPG format. But you can convert the document to another graphic format.

For example:

PNG, GIF, SVG, TIFF, BMP, TGA, WEBP and others

Online image converter

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Perhaps some of my readers will be familiar this situation. I'm waiting today from one person email a set of documents in scanned form. Moreover, it is necessary that every document was separate file . But, as luck would have it, they send me one PDF file containing several scanned sheets. How can I extract all the images from this PDF document? For this .
I tried many offline and online converters, but most of them did not work for me for various reasons. In the end, I chose two optimal ways to convert PDF to JPG.

1 way: use the program

This viewer for PDF, DjVu and other formats is familiar to many. The program has small size and is also free for non-commercial use. You can download it.

So, open our pdf file in STDU Viewer . In the menu bar select “ File” – “Export” – “as picture”:
In the next window, select the file type “ JPEG file” (if desired, you can select another graphic format), then specify the folder where the extracted files will be saved. Click “OK”.

That's all: within a few seconds, all documents in JPG format will be extracted from the PDF file.

Method 2: use an online converter convert-my-image.com

The online converter, perhaps the best of all that I was able to test.

Go to the website - on the left select the section “ PDF to JPG” – click big buttonSelect a file” to select our pdf document. Then click “ Start” to begin the process of downloading and converting the document. If desired, you can change the format of the output images and their quality.
Upon completion of processing, we receive an archive with a set of images of the required format.

In addition to converting PDF to JPG, you can perform many other image operations on this site. You can convert images various formats to PDF, or convert a set of several images into a solid PDF document. There is also an image converter (you can convert GIF to PNG, JPG to ICO, etc.).

For various reasons, sometimes you need to convert a PDF document to JPG format. This can be done quite easily and, depending on the situation, use the appropriate method.

Format conversion options

Converting files is possible in three ways; we will consider each of them in detail.

Method 1: Special programs

There are a huge number of programs for such conversion on the Internet; let’s take, for example, one called PDF To JPG. You can use it for free if you are not going to convert many files to automatic mode, otherwise paid registration will be required.

Download PDF program To JPG

After installation, you will be asked to choose different options; it is possible to convert the PDF format not only to JPG, but also other images. We choose the first option - PDF to JPG.


Next, a window with settings will appear in which we will need:

    1. Specify which file needs to be converted; This can be done in two ways - by dragging the file directly into the program window or by opening the file through the menu using the " + ».
    2. Conversion settings:
      • Which page to start the conversion from;
      • Which page to stop on;
      • The resolution at which the JPG image will be created.

The higher the resolution value, the larger the picture will appear on your computer monitor. If you don't know which resolution to choose, then leave the default option.

  1. Specify the path where the finished files will be saved.
  2. After all parameters have been set, click on the “ Start Converting Now».



As a result, we get converted JPG files in the folder that we specified for saving.

Method 2: Online services

Just like programs, there are many sites for PDF conversion to JPG, take SmallPDF for example. The site has a Russian version and many settings, it can convert a file from cloud services Dropbox and Google Drive. The principle of operation is similar to that of the above-mentioned program installed on a computer. You select a file, set the settings and receive ready-made images in JPG format.

Go to the SmallPDF online service

    1. We go to the service website.
    2. Select the file to convert.


    1. Select the option “ Convert pages" and click on the button " Select an option».


    1. Selecting download options ready-made images- you can download all files placed in zip archive, or select a page image individually.


Method 3: System Tools

This method may come in handy when you need to quickly make a conversion without a program or even the Internet. This is done as follows:

    1. Open the PDF file you need, select the page you want to convert to JPG format, and click on the “ PrtSc" on the keyboard, it is located next to the " F12" And " Insert».


    1. Next, open standard program Windows - Paint - and press the keyboard shortcut " CTRl+V", or directly on the button " Paste"(in the Russian version - the button " Insert»).


You should see a page PDF document on the screen, loaded in Paint program. Next, remove parts of the image you don’t need and save it in JPG format.

That's all, finally we can say that if you need to perform this operation quite often, then most likely it will be more convenient to choose the first method and install the program, but in case of rare need, if you have the Internet, use the second option.

With transformation PDF files The program does a great job in JPG Adobe Photoshop. You need to open the document in the program in the “import PDF” window and select the desired pages or individual images, edit and save the file in any format.


Photoshop is not installed on the computer, no problem - you can use a converter. Runet offers big choice similar programs, here are some free converters PDF:


Portable Document Format;


AVS Document Converte;


Icecream PDF Converter.


The programs convert both from and to PDF format, merge source files into one document, and offer various settings as output.


If you don't want to clutter your computer with additional programs, convert PDF to JPG. This is easy and simple to do - go to the website, download the PDF file, click “convert”. In 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the document, the program issues JPG files. You can download them page by page or as an archive. Three popular online converters:


http://pdf2jpg.net;


Http://convert-my-image.com/PdfToJpg_Ru;


https://smallpdf.com/ru/pdf-to-jpg.

How to “extract” pictures from PDF

Sometimes you not only need to convert a document, but also extract individual images from it. If you need one or two pictures, you can simply take a screenshot of the desired page or use an online converter, then process the file in graphic editor: cut out the necessary pictures, edit them to the desired size.


You can do a similar procedure using Adobe Reader. Open the document in this program, select the required pictures, and select “take a picture” from the menu. Open file via clipboard in graphical Paint editor or any other, crop to the desired size and save as an image.


You have to work a lot with drawings, diagrams, templates in PDF format, install them on your computer free program"Photo converter". The program works in batch mode, has editing tools, the picture can be rotated, cropped, and resized.


You can also use Adobe program Acrobat. This program has the “image export” functionality. A simple, easy-to-use solution will help you solve the problem of extracting pictures from PDF PDF utility Image Extraction Wizard. There are many ways to convert PDF files to JPG and “extract” pictures from PDF; everyone can choose the most suitable one for themselves.