Problems · Quality issues
Why Is PDF to JPG Blurry?
A crisp PDF can still yield a soft JPG if you rasterize too small. You’re sampling vectors/pages into pixels.
Problem: Exported PDF pages look soft or pixelated as JPG/PNG.
Solution: Re-export PDF → JPG/PNG at higher resolution, or use PDF → PNG for sharper UI screenshots. For text editing, prefer OCR/Word — not a photo of the page.
Resolution is the lever
Page width in pixels controls sharpness. Doubling linear resolution roughly quadruples pixels.
JPG vs PNG
JPG softens text further with compression. Prefer PNG for screenshots of diagrams; JPG for photo-heavy pages.
When not to rasterize
Need searchable/editable text? Use OCR tools instead of photographing the PDF.
Fix it in three steps
- Convert at higher size. PDF → JPG or PDF → PNG with a larger output.
- Pick the right format. Text/UI → PNG. Photo pages → JPG.
- Need text?. Use Searchable PDF or PDF → Word OCR instead.
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FAQ
Why is PDF to JPG blurry?
Blurry PDF→JPG usually means low raster resolution or heavy JPEG compression. Re-export larger (or use PNG for text/UI), and use OCR when you need real text instead of a photo of the page.
Should I convert PDF to JPG for printing?
Usually no — keep PDF for print. Rasterize only for previews, thumbnails, or platforms that require images.
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