JPG vs PNG for PDF Conversion

JPG is usually better for photographs because it compresses natural color and gradients efficiently. It is common for camera scans, receipts and document photos.

PNG is often better for screenshots, UI captures, logos, diagrams and images with transparency. It can preserve sharp edges more cleanly than a heavily compressed JPG.

If your source folder contains a mix of JPG, PNG and WEBP files, use Images to PDF. It is designed for mixed-format batches.

LiftPDF creates the PDF in your browser for supported JPG files. The conversion does not need a document upload API, which is useful when photos include IDs, receipts, contracts, class notes or personal records.

This does not replace careful file handling, but it removes a common risk in online converters: sending private images to a remote conversion queue for a simple PDF task.

Use JPG for photos and camera scans where smooth tones matter and a smaller file is useful. Use PNG for screenshots, interface captures, logos, transparent graphics and small text that should stay crisp.

When those images become PDF pages, the same rule still applies. A blurry source image will not become sharp simply because it is placed inside a PDF.