How to Convert Word to JPG? [For Beginners]

Many times, when you want to share a clear picture of your Word document, you encounter some challenges in doing so. This is because MS Word doesn’t offer the option of converting a Word document to JPG or JPEG. I’ve faced this multiple times when I try to share pictures of a table or a file on social media. So, how do you convert Word documents to JPG in Word? This ultimate article guides you through a step-by-step process to convert Word to JPG in Word. Let’s explore some of these simple steps.

Challenges in Converting Word to JPG

Since MS Word doesn’t provide the option of converting Word to JPG, it is very common to run through hurdles to convert your document to an image. In my experience, whenever I wanted to share pictures of my Word document, there were always a few things that were missed. To help you out, I have compiled a list of challenges that you might come across if you want to convert Word to JPG. Here are a few of these challenges:

1.Converting Word to JPG or JPEG without losing background color or margins

Sometimes, you need to format your documents with various colors or specific narrow margins to make your text and documents more presentable. However, when converting to JPG, a common challenge is losing out on the formatting. This is a struggle because the background color and margins sometimes make or break your entire document.

2.Security risk in using online Word converters

Another challenge in converting Word documents is the security risk. Currently, one of the most popular options available to convert Word to JPG or JPEG is to use an online tool or an online converter. But, sometimes the documents you need to convert contain sensitive and confidential information. How can you upload these files on the internet where there is a huge security risk?

3.Removing watermarks from Word to JPG files

Lastly, many online converter tools that help convert Word to images, attach their own watermark on the picture. This always reflects negatively and ruins the look of the picture. Ideally, you should look for an option to convert your Word document to JPG that does not contain a watermark. This will make your image look presentable.

2 Easy Methods to Convert Word to JPG

I have found 2 easy and simple methods to convert Word to JPG. These methods retain the original formatting of the document and contain no risk at all. I am sharing these two methods with you, so you can also benefit from these and convert your documents and images with no hassle.

Convert Word to Picture in WPS Office

The first method of converting Word documents to an image is through WPS Office. I have been using the free WPS Office suite for some time now, and my experience has been seamless. Other students have also reported that it is very user-friendly to use, therefore I will be using the same to demonstrate how you can convert Word to JPG.

You can follow along with these step-by-step instructions to do so:

Step 1: Open your Word document that you want to convert to a picture.

Step 2: Go to the Tools tab on the toolbar.

Step 3:  In the Tools tab, you will find the option of Export to Picture on the left-hand side, click on it.

Step 4: A pop-up box will open up. The first option you must select is the Export Type.

Step 5: For Export Type, you will have 2 options - By Page, or Long Picture. Selecting By Page will convert all your document pages into separate pictures. Long Picture will convert your entire Word document to one long image.

Step 6: Next, you can select your customization for the Watermark.

While there is a watermark in the WPS Office, premium users can remove the watermark altogether. Further, you can even add your own watermark to your picture if you want, using the premium feature. This, in my experience, is very useful when trying to protect your pictures from being copied by other people.

Step 7: Go to Pages, and select All to convert the entire document.

Step 7: Most importantly, now you need to select your format as JPG. Here, you also have the option to convert your Word file to an image of any format.

Step 8: Finally, select your Export Path where you want your JPG files to be stored, and then click Export at the bottom of the pop-up window.

Congratulations! You have successfully converted your Word file to JPG. Since this entire process was only done in the WPS Office, I felt confident that no information would be leaked or there would be a security risk. Because of this, whenever I need to convert any company-specific information or a work-in-progress that hasn’t been published yet, I use WPS only. Additionally, because of this in-built conversion feature of WPS, I don’t have to use any online tools which saves a lot of time during my editing, formatting, and sharing.

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Use the Paste Special Feature

There are other simple ways of converting Word to JPG. The Paste special feature is one of these simple ways and you can use it to your benefit. You can try this in MS Word or in the WPS office alike. It is fairly simple to follow, therefore, I have provided simple steps to follow along:

Step 1: Open your Word file that you want to convert to an image.

Step 2: Copy the text, table, graph or page that you want to convert to JPG format.

Step 3: Open a new Word document.

Step 4: On the Home tab, you will see a Paste option on the left-hand corner. Click on the drop-down button.

Step 5: In the drop-down menu, click on Paste Special.

Step 6: A pop-up window will open. Here, you should select the Picture (PNG) option in the As field and then click on OK. You will see that the copied text has now been pasted as a picture.

Step 7: Lastly, right-click the picture to open the context menu and click on the Save as Picture option.

Step 8: Now, simply save your picture on your desktop. Don't forget to change the File type to JPG to save your picture in the JPG format.

This was an easy process to execute, however, I have found it to be a hassle as this contains multiple manual steps as compared to selecting options on one pop-up window as done in the previous section. However, if you find it feasible, this is also one of the easiest ways to convert Word to JPG for free.

WPS AI: Your Best Assistant with Your Word Editing

When writing research papers or articles, I have found WPS AI to be a particularly useful tool in writing content. It is simple to use, and once I provide it with a prompt, I have discovered that my articles take the best shape.

I've been using WPS AI, particularly with Writer and PDF functions, to generate summaries of reports, making them more concise and specific. It's also fantastic for extracting very specific information from documents. I really appreciate it because it significantly improves the quality of my content with its proofreading abilities and enhanced spell check features. You can use it too to generate your content.

If you are confused about using WPS AI, here are some step-by-step instructions to use it.

Step 1: Open a Word document in WPS Office.

Step 2: Type in “@AI” and then press Enter to activate WPS AI.

Step 3: Give the AI tool a prompt to write. Take help from the built-in write modes such as Brainstorm Ideas or Outline to create a more detailed prompt.

Once you enter in your prompt, you will see that the WPS AI feature will write the entire article for you.

Step 4: After the AI tool is finished writing, review the text and make any edits and changes that you would like.

Step 5: To make edits, users can use the default options such as Continue if they want more content by WPS AI. Similarly, users can also select from Accept, Discard, or Rewrite.

Step 6: If you wish to chat with WPS AI for more suggestions, click on the WPS AI widget on the screen located at the top right corner.

Step 7: Use the built-in editing prompts.

WPS AI offers a few built-in editing prompts that you can use to add finesse and a good look to your documents. An example of these would be Summarize or Make Shorter.

Step 8: Alternatively, users can also type in their query in the chatbox to get responses from WPS AI.

Step 9: When you are done reviewing, proofread it one last time, and then save your article.

Easy Conversion Between Different Files Types with WPS Office

WPS AI is my personal favorite when it comes to professional writing and editing. The best feature is its free conversion tool into any format. You can convert your Word files or Excel files into an image, or PDF file. Even when converting to an image, it offers various file types as options like JPG, JPEG, and PNG etc.

Aside from all that, editing becomes much easier as well. It serves as a really convenient method to streamline the writing process with its intuitive interface and comprehensive editing tools. WPS AI enhances efficiency by offering smart suggestions for improving writing style, structure, and clarity. Its advanced features, such as grammar and punctuation correction, help ensure polished and professional documents.

Not only do you have security when using WPS Office, but you are also hassle free when you wish to convert multiple batches of documents to images or PDF. There is no better option available for PC right now.

FAQs

Q1. Does Microsoft Word have a native conversion to JPG/JPEG?

Microsoft Word doesn't have a built-in feature to directly convert files to JPG/JPEG format. This is because Microsoft Office primarily focuses on creating, editing, and managing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in formats like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. However, if you require such conversion, numerous third-party tools and online services are available to assist you in accomplishing this task.

Q2. What is the difference between JPG and JPEG?

The sole dissimilarity between JPG and JPEG lies in their names. Initially known as JPEG, the format was abbreviated to JPG due to constraints within early Windows systems, which couldn't accommodate file type extensions longer than three letters. While modern Windows platforms support longer file type names, both versions continue to be utilized.

Q3. How do I extract an image from a Word document?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to extract an image from a Word document:

Step 1: Right-click on the desired image in the Word document.

Step 2: Click "Save as Picture" in the menu that appears.

Step 3: Choose a location on your computer to save the image.

Step 4: Click "Save".

Save Word Conversion Time With WPS Office

Converting Word to JPG is a time-consuming effort when you have to refer to online tools multiple times. Sometimes, you go through the entire process only to find that your online tool is not free, and requires payment. This can be a disappointing experience. This is why this guide provides you a free, safe, and easy step-by-step solution to converting your Word files to images through WPS Office - a student-friendly, free suite that can enhance your writing and editing experience.