Avoid publication delays by delivering ready-to-use images: export the three requested pages as [dpi=300–600 dpi] TIFF…
Open your PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
Go to the File menu and select Export To, then choose Image and select your desired image format (such as JPEG or TIFF).
In the export dialog that appears, click on the Settings or Gear icon to open image export options.
Locate the Resolution or DPI field and enter your desired value (e.g., 300 DPI for print quality).
CautionHigher DPI values increase image quality but also file size.
Confirm your settings and click OK to return to the export dialog.
Choose your destination folder and file naming options.
Click Save to export the PDF pages as images at your specified resolution.
Best practiceFor best results with large or graphics-heavy PDFs, export one page at a time to avoid memory errors. (Source: BLOGS)
You can set a custom DPI for exported images to control the quality and size of your output files.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Acrobat saves each page separately because image files are usually single pictures. This makes it easier to use individual pages in other programs, like websites or presentations, where you might only need one specific page as a graphic. It helps keep your image files organized by page.
For long-term storage and high quality, you should choose TIFF. TIFF files keep more image detail and do not lose quality over time, making them excellent for archives. While JPEG reduces file size, it can lose some quality, and PNG is better for images needing transparency. TIFF is the best choice for preserving important document scans.
| Feature | JPEG | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Photos, web images (smaller file size) | Graphics, images with transparency (logos) |
| Quality | Good, but can lose some detail | High, no quality loss, supports transparency |
| File Size | Smaller | Larger |
You would choose JPEG 2000 for advanced compression and better image quality compared to the original JPEG, especially for very large images. It offers more efficient compression while maintaining high detail, and it supports both lossy and lossless compression. This makes it useful for specialized applications where file size and quality are both critical, such as medical imaging or digital cinema.