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PDF to JPG on a Mac: Preview Export, or every page at once
Quick answer: open the PDF in Preview, choose File > Export, pick JPEG in the Format pop-up menu, choose a name and click Save. Preview's export saves one image file, which suits a single page. To turn every page into its own JPG in one go, open this page in Safari or Chrome, add the PDF, pick 72, 150 or 300 DPI and click Convert to JPG, then Download ZIP. The PDF stays on your Mac.
Steps last checked 3 November 2026 by the PDFWhisk team
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- Use this page to convert files quickly with a guided workflow.
- Accepted input: .pdf.
- Output: downloadable file generated in-browser for supported workflows.
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- Your PDF is processed in your browser using local JavaScript libraries.
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Security & privacy detailsHow this tool helps
Convert any PDF document into high-quality JPG images. Each page becomes a separate image file, perfect for sharing on social media, embedding in presentations, or uploading to platforms that don't accept PDFs. Choose your output resolution - from web-optimized 72 DPI to print-ready 300 DPI. Preview all pages before converting, select specific pages to convert, or convert the entire document at once. Download individual images or get all pages in a convenient ZIP file. Your PDF is rendered locally using your browser's built-in capabilities, ensuring complete privacy. Use it when you need to use the main PDF to JPG tool, convert PDF to JPG on phone, convert PDF to JPG on iPhone.
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How it works
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Open this page in Safari or Chrome
No app or account. The conversion runs in the browser on your Mac.
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Add the PDF
Drag it from Finder onto the upload box, or click and choose it.
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Pick resolution and quality
150 DPI is the default and suits sharing; 300 DPI keeps small text sharp for printing; 72 DPI gives the smallest files. Quality starts at 90%.
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Click Convert to JPG
Every page becomes its own image, named page-1.jpg, page-2.jpg and so on.
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Save the images
Click Save next to a page, or Download ZIP for all of them. They go to your Downloads folder.
More files today? Free covers 2 tasks a day and files up to 50MB. For unlimited tasks and bigger files, Pro passes start at £1.29 for 24 hours. See Pro options → One-off payment, no subscription, and your files still stay on your device.
Turning PDF pages into JPGs on a Mac
People usually want a JPG because a form, website or chat app accepts images but not PDFs. Which route is quicker depends on how many pages you need.
One page: Preview's Export
Preview is already on every Mac. Open the PDF, choose File > Export, pick JPEG in the Format menu and click Save. If you don't see the format you want, Apple notes that holding Option while clicking the Format pop-up menu shows more formats. For a single page, that is all you need.
Many pages: convert them together
A ten-page statement or a slide deck means ten images. This page renders every page and names them page-1.jpg onwards, so the order is obvious when you upload or attach them. Download ZIP saves them all in one file.
Getting the size right
Each JPG's size depends on resolution and quality. If a form limits each image, start at 150 DPI; drop to 72 DPI or lower the quality slider if the files are still too big. For printing, use 300 DPI and leave quality at 90% or above.
Going the other way
To turn photos or JPGs back into one PDF on a Mac, see JPG to PDF on a Mac, which covers Finder's Create PDF quick action and Preview.
Before you upload/share
- Open the PDF and check every page before you send or upload it.
- Keep the original files until the recipient or portal has accepted the document.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to JPG in Preview?
Open the PDF in Preview, choose File > Export, click the Format pop-up menu and choose JPEG, type a name or pick a folder, then click Save. Apple's guide lists HEIC, JPEG, JPEG-2000, OpenEXR, PDF, PNG and TIFF in that menu.
Can Preview export every page of a PDF as JPGs?
Apple's guide describes saving one converted file and doesn't cover multi-page PDFs. If you need each page as a separate JPG, this page converts every page at once and gives you a ZIP.
Which resolution should I choose?
150 DPI for email, web forms and sharing. 300 DPI if the image will be printed or has small text. 72 DPI if the upload has a tight size limit.
Can I get PNG instead?
Yes. Choose PNG in Preview's Format menu, or use PDF to PNG here, which also converts every page.
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. Pages are drawn by your browser on your Mac and saved as JPGs there. Free use covers files up to 50MB, 2 tasks a day.
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Limits and steps on this page were checked against these official pages on 3 November 2026.
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