PDF to Image Converter
Convert PDF pages to high-quality JPG or PNG images. Download individual pages or all at once.
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How It Works
Upload Your PDF
Drop any PDF file — invoices, catalogs, presentations, or documents. No size limit.
Choose Settings
Select PNG or JPG format, adjust resolution from 1x to 3x, and set quality for JPG output.
Download Images
Download individual pages or all pages at once. Each page becomes a separate high-quality image.
How to Convert PDF to Image
Converting PDF to image is essential for sharing individual pages, embedding in presentations, posting on social media, or extracting visuals from documents.
PDF files are the standard for document sharing, but they're not always the most practical format. When you need to share a single page on social media, embed a page in a presentation, extract product images from a supplier catalog, or simply view content without a PDF reader, converting to an image format is the solution.
This tool renders each PDF page at high resolution using the same rendering engine that browsers use to display PDFs (PDF.js by Mozilla). The result is pixel-perfect images that look exactly like the original PDF pages, including all text, graphics, photos, and formatting.
PNG vs JPG Output
Choose PNG for lossless quality — perfect for documents with text, logos, or graphics where sharp edges matter. Choose JPG for smaller file sizes, ideal for pages that are primarily photographs or when you need to minimize storage. JPG at quality 90 produces excellent results for most use cases.
Resolution Settings
The resolution multiplier controls the output image size. 1x renders at screen resolution (72 DPI) — suitable for web use. 2x (144 DPI) is the default and produces sharp images suitable for most purposes. 3x (216 DPI) creates high-resolution images ideal for printing or when you need to zoom into details.
PDF to Image Use Cases
E-commerce Product Catalogs
Suppliers often send product catalogs as PDFs. Convert them to images to quickly extract product photos for your online store, marketplace listings, or social media posts without needing photo editing software.
Social Media Sharing
Share pages from reports, infographics, or documents on Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Social platforms don't support PDF uploads, so converting to JPG or PNG is the only way to share visual content from PDFs.
Presentations & Documents
Embed PDF pages directly in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Word documents as images. This preserves the exact appearance regardless of the viewer's installed fonts or PDF reader version.
Website & Blog Content
Convert PDF charts, graphs, or infographics to images for embedding in web pages and blog posts. Web browsers render images natively and faster than embedded PDFs, improving page load times and user experience.
Print & Design
Extract individual pages for printing, proofing, or incorporating into design layouts. Use 3x resolution for high-quality print output. PNG preserves sharp text and vector graphics for professional results.
Archive & Backup
Convert important documents to images for easy backup and long-term archival. Image files are viewable on any device without special software, making them a universal format for document preservation.
PDF to Image Converter Features
PNG & JPG Output
Choose lossless PNG for crisp text and graphics, or smaller JPG with adjustable quality.
Up to 3x Resolution
Render pages at 1x, 2x, or 3x resolution for web, screen, or print quality output.
All Pages at Once
Convert every page of your PDF and download them all individually or in one click.
Instant Conversion
Pages render in seconds using your browser's built-in PDF engine. No server upload needed.
100% Private
Everything runs in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device or touches any server.
Unlimited & Free
No page limits, no sign-up, no watermarks. Convert as many PDFs as you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
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PDF to Image for Business and Documentation
Converting PDFs to images is essential for presentations, social media sharing, archival, and cross-platform compatibility.
Sharing Documents on Social Media
Social platforms like Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn do not support PDF uploads. Converting PDF pages to JPG or PNG images lets you share document content as visual posts. This is common for infographics, reports, certificates, event flyers, and resume highlights. Convert at 2x resolution for crisp text on high-DPI phone screens, and use PNG format for documents with sharp text and graphics.
Embedding PDFs in Presentations
PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Keynote do not natively embed PDFs. Converting PDF pages to high-resolution images lets you insert them as slides or visual references. Use 3x resolution for presentation use — when projected on large screens, lower resolutions become noticeably soft. PNG format preserves text clarity better than JPG for slides.
Creating Thumbnails and Previews
Websites, document management systems, and file browsers often need thumbnail previews of PDF content. Convert the first page at 1x resolution for small thumbnails (ideal for file listings and search results) or 2x for larger preview cards. JPG format keeps file sizes small for fast loading when generating thumbnails for hundreds of documents.
Archival and Long-Term Storage
Images are more universally readable than PDFs — every device and operating system can display JPG and PNG files without specialized software. For archival purposes, convert important documents to PNG at 3x resolution. PNG is lossless, so the conversion preserves every detail. Store both the original PDF and the image versions for maximum accessibility and future-proofing.
PDF to Image Quality and Resolution Guide
Understanding DPI, resolution, and format choices helps you get the best results for your specific use case.
Understanding DPI and Resolution
DPI (dots per inch) determines how many pixels represent each inch of the PDF page. A standard US Letter page (8.5 x 11 inches) at 72 DPI (1x) produces a 612x792 pixel image. At 144 DPI (2x), it produces 1224x1584 pixels. At 216 DPI (3x), it produces 1836x2376 pixels. Higher DPI means more detail but larger file sizes — a 3x image is roughly 2.25x the file size of a 2x image.
Choosing the Right Resolution by Use Case
For web thumbnails and email previews, 1x (72 DPI) is sufficient and keeps files small. For screen reading, document sharing, and social media posts, 2x (144 DPI) provides excellent clarity on both standard and retina displays. For printing, professional use, and archival, 3x (216 DPI) captures maximum detail. Going beyond 3x has diminishing returns for most documents.
PNG vs JPG: Making the Right Choice
Text-heavy documents (contracts, reports, articles, code) should always use PNG. JPG compression creates visible artifacts around sharp text edges, making letters look fuzzy — especially at smaller font sizes. Photo-heavy documents (catalogs, magazines, photo albums) should use JPG at 85-95% quality, where compression is nearly invisible but file sizes drop dramatically. Mixed content (brochures, presentations with both text and photos) are best as PNG if text clarity is the priority, or JPG at 95% quality as a compromise.
File Size Expectations
A single letter-size page at 2x resolution produces roughly 200-500 KB as JPG (quality 90) or 1-3 MB as PNG, depending on content complexity. Photo-heavy pages produce larger JPGs; text-only pages produce very small files in both formats. For a 50-page PDF, expect approximately 10-25 MB total as JPG or 50-150 MB as PNG at 2x resolution.
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