JPG and PNG are both widely supported image formats, but they solve different problems. Choosing the right output before converting a PDF can improve clarity and reduce unnecessary file size.
Choose JPG for photographic pages
JPG uses lossy compression and is usually efficient for scanned photographs, brochures and pages with many colours. It is useful when a smaller file matters more than preserving every pixel exactly. Use the PDF to JPG converter for this type of page.
Choose PNG for text and sharp graphics
PNG uses lossless compression and often keeps screenshots, diagrams, interface elements and small text looking sharper. The trade-off is that PNG files can be larger, particularly for photographic content. The PDF to PNG converter creates PNG images from each page.
Consider the final destination
- Use JPG for photo galleries, previews and size-sensitive sharing.
- Use PNG for screenshots, charts, line art and pages that will be edited again.
- Keep the original PDF when selectable text, links or multiple pages must remain intact.
After conversion, zoom into small text and compare the file size before deciding which version to publish.