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Convert PDF to Images

Export each page of a PDF as a high-resolution image file. Choose between PNG for lossless quality, JPEG for smaller file sizes, or WebP for modern compression. Control the output resolution with customizable DPI settings from screen-quality to print-quality output.

What does this tool do?

The PDF to Images converter transforms each page of a PDF document into a standalone image file. It supports three major image formats: PNG for maximum quality preservation, JPEG for compressed file sizes suitable for web and email, and WebP for modern browsers with excellent compression-to-quality ratios. The tool allows you to specify the output resolution via DPI settings, export specific page ranges, and control quality parameters for lossy formats.

How it works

Using MuPDF's rendering engine compiled to WebAssembly, the tool converts each PDF page to a raster image. For PNG output, pages render with full color depth and transparency support. For JPEG and WebP, you control the quality/compression tradeoff. The DPI setting determines the pixel dimensions — at 150 DPI, an 8.5×11 inch page becomes 1275×1650 pixels. Each page renders independently, and images download individually or as a ZIP archive for multi-page documents.

Features

How to use

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag the PDF you want to convert onto the drop zone. The tool analyzes the document and displays the total page count and page dimensions.

  2. 2

    Choose format and DPI

    Select PNG for maximum quality, JPEG for smaller files, or WebP for best compression. Set DPI based on your use: 96 for screen viewing, 150 for web use, 300 for print quality.

  3. 3

    Set page range (optional)

    By default all pages convert. To convert specific pages, enter page numbers (e.g., 1, 3, 5-10) in the page range field.

  4. 4

    Convert and download

    Click Convert. For single pages, the image downloads directly. For multiple pages, you receive a ZIP archive containing all images with sequential filenames (page-001.png, page-002.png, etc.).

Common use cases

Create image galleries from PDF portfolios

Convert PDF portfolios or presentations to individual images for web galleries, social media posts, or digital asset management systems.

Prepare slides for video editing

Export presentation slides as high-resolution PNGs for use in video editing software that works better with image sequences than PDFs.

Extract document pages for web display

Convert document pages to WebP images for displaying in web galleries where PDF embedding isn't practical or desired.

Archive document snapshots

Create image snapshots of important document pages for quick reference without opening the full PDF.

Tips & best practices

Frequently asked questions

What's the best format for my use case?
PNG for clean documents, screenshots, or when you need maximum quality. JPEG for photos, scans, or when file size matters. WebP for modern web use with best compression.
What DPI should I choose?
96 DPI for screen viewing only. 150 DPI for web use where quality matters. 300 DPI for print-quality output or when you need to zoom significantly. Higher DPI = larger files but sharper details.
Can I get all pages in one file?
The tool outputs individual images per page. For a single file, consider whether PDF is actually the format you need, or use an image editor to combine images after conversion.
Will text be selectable in the output images?
No — the output is raster images (pixels), not text. Text becomes part of the image and cannot be selected or copied. For preserving selectable text, keep the PDF format.

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