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PDF to Images

Convert PDF pages to JPG or PNG images

Your files never leave your device

Drop PDF file here

or click to browse your computer

Choose File
Max 50MB per file

How to Convert PDF to Images

  1. 1
    Upload Your PDF
    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Processing happens locally in your browser.
  2. 2
    Configure Output
    Choose PNG or JPG format, select resolution (DPI), and pick which pages to convert.
  3. 3
    Convert & Download
    Click "Convert" and download images individually or all at once as a ZIP file.

PNG vs JPG: Which to Choose?

PNG Format

Lossless compression, perfect quality

  • • Best for text-heavy documents
  • • Sharp graphics and diagrams
  • • Supports transparency
  • • Larger file sizes

JPG Format

Lossy compression, smaller files

  • • Best for photo-heavy PDFs
  • • Smaller file sizes
  • • Adjustable quality
  • • Slight quality reduction

Understanding DPI (Resolution)

72 DPI (Screen)

Standard web resolution. Best for sharing online or viewing on screen. Smallest file size.

150 DPI (Standard)

Good balance between quality and size. Suitable for most general purposes.

300 DPI (Print)

High resolution for printing. Best quality but largest file size. Professional use.

Why Convert PDF to Images?

While PDFs are excellent for document sharing, there are many situations where images are more practical. Social media platforms, messaging apps, and many content management systems work better with standard image formats like JPG and PNG than with PDF files.

Converting PDFs to images also enables editing in photo editing software, creating thumbnails for web previews, and extracting specific visual content from documents. Unlike PDFs which require specialized viewers, images can be viewed instantly in any browser or app.

For presentations and reports, converting slides to images ensures compatibility across different platforms. And for archival purposes, images can be easier to organize and search through than PDF pages.

Common Use Cases

Social Media Sharing

Convert PDF slides or documents to images for easy sharing on social platforms.

Presentations

Extract slides as images to embed in other presentations or documents.

Document Archiving

Save PDF pages as images for systems that only accept image formats.

Thumbnails & Previews

Create thumbnail images for document previews on websites or apps.

Print Preparation

Convert PDFs to high-resolution images for professional printing.

Image Editing

Export PDF graphics as images to edit in image editing software.

Frequently Asked Questions

What formats can I convert PDF to?

We support PNG (lossless, best for text and graphics) and JPG (smaller files, best for photos). Both are widely compatible with all devices and platforms.

Which DPI should I use?

72 DPI for web/email (smallest files), 150 DPI for general use (good balance), 300 DPI for printing (highest quality). Higher DPI = larger files but better detail.

Can I convert only specific pages?

Yes! Select 'Custom range' and enter page numbers like '1,3,5' or ranges like '1-10' or combinations like '1-5,8,10-15'.

How do I download multiple images?

When you convert multiple pages, you can download all images at once as a ZIP file, or click individual images to download them separately.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

What's the maximum PDF size I can convert?

There's no strict limit, but very large PDFs may be slow to process. For best performance, we recommend PDFs under 50MB.

Can I convert password-protected PDFs?

For protected PDFs, first use our Unlock PDF tool to remove the password, then convert the unlocked version to images.

Will text in my PDF be readable in the images?

Yes! Choose 150 or 300 DPI for sharp, readable text. At 72 DPI, small text may become blurry. PNG format preserves text sharpness better than JPG.

How long does conversion take?

Simple PDFs convert in seconds. Large PDFs with many pages or complex graphics take longer. 300 DPI conversions are slower than 72 DPI due to larger image sizes.

Can I adjust JPG quality?

Yes! When you select JPG format, a quality slider appears. Higher quality means better-looking images but larger file sizes.

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