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How to convert a PDF to JPG on a Chromebook
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To convert a PDF to JPG on a Chromebook, open PDF to JPG in Chrome, drag the PDF from the Files app onto the page, choose a Resolution and JPEG quality, keep All pages or type the pages you need, then choose Export images. You get one JPG per chosen page, downloaded one at a time or as a ZIP. The PDF is not changed.
How to convert a PDF to JPG on a Chromebook with Deckle
- Open PDF to JPG in Chrome.
- Drag the PDF from the Files app onto the page, or choose Select a file.
- Under Resolution, choose Screen, Standard or Print.
- Under JPEG quality, choose Smaller, Balanced or Maximum.
- Under Pages, keep All pages, or choose Choose pages and type numbers and ranges such as
2, 5-7. - Choose Export images.
- Download each JPG, or use the button that reads Download all … as a zip. Chrome opens a save dialogue, so you can pick Downloads or a Google Drive folder.
The result screen tells you how many images were made, which should match the pages you chose.
Choose the resolution
| Resolution | DPI | A4 page in pixels | Use it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 72 | about 595 × 842 | Thumbnails |
| Standard | 150 | about 1240 × 1754 | Google Slides, Docs, class websites, email |
| 300 | about 2480 × 3508 | Printing and close zoom |
Each image can be up to 16 megapixels on most Chromebooks, so Print works for A4 and Letter pages. On models with 2 GB of memory or less the limit is 4 megapixels; use Standard there.
Balanced quality (92%) suits most pages. If small text looks soft, raise the resolution before the quality.
Put a PDF page into Slides or Docs
A JPG is the easiest way to show a PDF page inside a Google Slides presentation or a Docs document:
- Export the page at Standard resolution.
- In Slides or Docs, insert an image and upload the JPG from the folder you saved it to.
Each image is named after the PDF with the page number, such as worksheet-002.jpg, so you can find the right one. For a diagram or a page of text, PDF to PNG keeps lines and letters sharper; see PDF to PNG or JPG: which to choose.
Screenshots versus exported images
You could take a screenshot of a page open in Gallery, but its size depends on your screen and zoom, and you would need one screenshot per page. PDF to JPG renders every page at the resolution you choose, with consistent names, in one run.
Each JPG shows the whole page on a white background. Text becomes pixels, so it can't be selected or searched, and links don't work.
Tips
- Export one page only. Type its number in Choose pages, such as
3. - Use Standard for slides. It is sharp on a projector and keeps the presentation light.
- Unlock first. A PDF that asks for a password can't be exported; use Unlock PDF with the password you were given.
- Keep the PDF for printing. The original PDF prints sharper than an image of it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save a PDF page as a picture on a Chromebook?
Open PDF to JPG in Chrome, type the page in Choose pages and choose Export images.
Why did the export stop?
A page has more pixels than your Chromebook allows at the chosen resolution. Choose Standard and export again.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The pages are rendered and the JPGs are created in Chrome on your Chromebook.
Can I get the photos inside a PDF at their own size?
Not with PDF to JPG. It exports a picture of each whole page.
Should I use PNG or JPG?
JPG for pages that are mostly photographs, where files stay small. PNG for text, charts and diagrams, where sharp edges matter; use PDF to PNG for those.
Why are transparent areas white?
JPEG has no transparency, so every page is drawn on a white background.
Can I convert several PDFs at once?
No. PDF to JPG takes one PDF per run. Export each file in turn; the images are named after their PDF, so they don't mix.
Related tools
- PDF to JPG to save pages as JPEG images
- PDF to PNG for sharp text and diagrams
- Split PDF to share selected pages as a PDF