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PDF to PNG

Render each page of a PDF to a lossless PNG at your chosen resolution, delivered as a ZIP.

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  • No upload — runs on your device
  • No watermark
  • Unlimited use

PDF to PNG

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PNG is the right choice for PDF pages with text and diagrams

When you turn a PDF into images, the format you choose matters more than people expect. PNG is lossless, so it keeps the hard edges of text, lines and diagrams perfectly crisp — exactly the content most documents are made of. JPG, by contrast, adds faint smudging around sharp edges, which is invisible on a photograph but noticeable on a page of text. For a typical document, PNG is the better choice.

The trade is file size: a PNG page is larger than the equivalent JPG, especially for pages that contain photographs. If your PDF is mostly scanned photos, JPG may serve you better; if it is text, forms, charts or line art, PNG keeps it sharp.

Resolution is your other lever. A PDF has no built-in DPI — you choose how many pixels to render per inch. 150 DPI suits on-screen use, 300 DPI matches print. Rendering a scanned PDF above its original resolution only adds file size, not detail.

How it works

  1. Drop in the PDF
  2. Choose a resolution (DPI)
  3. Click Convert and download the ZIP of PNG images

PNG keeps PDF pages of text and diagrams perfectly sharp because it is lossless, which is why it suits documents better than JPG. For pages that are mostly photographs, PDF to JPG gives a smaller file. If you only need certain pages, Extract PDF Pages pulls them out first, and Compress PDF is the tool when the goal is a smaller PDF rather than images.

Why nothing uploads. Every operation on this page happens inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your file is read into memory, processed, and offered back as a download. It is never transmitted. Disconnect from the internet after this page loads and the tool keeps working.

Frequently asked questions

Should I convert a PDF to PNG or JPG?
PNG for pages of text, forms, diagrams or line art, where its lossless quality keeps edges crisp. JPG for pages that are mostly photographs, where its smaller size costs nothing visible.
What DPI should I use?
150 DPI for on-screen viewing, 300 DPI for print. Rendering above a scanned PDF's native resolution adds file size but no extra detail.
Do the PNG images have transparent backgrounds?
No. Pages are rendered onto a white background, matching how they print. A transparent export would appear black in most viewers.
Can I convert just one page?
This tool renders every page. To convert a single page, extract it first with Extract PDF Pages, then convert the one-page file.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Pages are rendered in your browser using pdf.js. Nothing is transmitted, and it works offline once the page has loaded.

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