When to Use Each Format
• Use PDF when: You are sharing contracts, resumes, research papers, eBooks, forms, or any document containing more than one page. PDF preserves typography exactness across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.
• Use JPG when: You are emailing vacation photos, displaying hero images on a website, or saving camera pictures where small file size matters more than pixel-perfect edge clarity.
• Use PNG when: You are saving app screenshots, company logos with transparent backgrounds, diagrams, flowcharts, or infographics with crisp lines and text.
Pro Tip: If someone sends you 10 loose JPG photos of document pages, use our JPG to PDF tool to merge them into a single ordered PDF file before submitting.
Converting Safely Between Formats
Converting from one format to another requires choosing the right tool:
• PDF to JPG: Useful when you need to embed a slide or certificate into a PowerPoint presentation or web page.
• JPG to PDF: Essential when consolidating smartphone scans into a professional document packet.
Always review the output resolution after conversion to ensure text remains legible.