Should You Save a Scan as PDF or JPG?

Name: Convert Everything You Need
Author: Convert Everything You Need

Choose PDF or JPG for scanned documents, receipts, IDs, forms, page previews, and upload workflows.

Use PDF for documents

PDF is usually best when a scan represents a document, form, receipt, report, or multiple pages that should stay together.

JPG is useful when a website specifically asks for an image file or when you need a single page preview.

Whether you choose PDF or JPG, zoom in and make sure small text, signatures, stamps, and page edges are readable.