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PNG or JPG for PDF page images?

PNG generally suits diagrams and text-heavy screenshots; JPG often uses less space for photographs. Neither preserves selectable PDF text.

Why this happens

PNG generally suits diagrams and text-heavy screenshots; JPG often uses less space for photographs. Neither preserves selectable PDF text.

What to try first

Choose PNG for sharper edges, JPG for compact photo-heavy pages, or keep the PDF when selection and document structure matter.

Try it on a fresh copy

  1. Open the PDF whose pages you want as images.
  2. Convert the pages to PNG and download the results you need.
  3. Inspect small text and diagrams at their intended display size. Keep the PDF as well if you need selectable text.

How to tell whether it worked

Open the images at their intended display size and check fine details.