PDF to PNG or JPG

Convert PDF pages to PNG or JPG images

Convert PDF pages to PNG or JPG images in your browser. Choose the resolution and quality, convert to grayscale if you wish, and convert just the first page or the whole document.

Convert PDF to Image

Choose PNG or JPEG, set the resolution, and convert the first page or every page.

When a PDF is not the format you need

Some systems only accept images. A newsletter, a social post or a slide needs a picture of a page, not a PDF. Taking a screenshot gives you a blurry result at the wrong size. Converting the page at a set resolution gives you a clean image.

How it works

How to convert a PDF to an image

  1. Open Convert PDF to Image from Document Tools.
  2. Choose the PDF.
  3. Pick the output format: PNG for the best quality, or JPEG for smaller files.
  4. Choose a resolution: 72 DPI for screen and web, 150 DPI for a good balance (the default), 300 DPI for print, or 600 DPI for very high detail. For JPEG, choose a quality level.
  5. Optionally tick Convert to Grayscale, or tick first page only for large documents.
  6. Click Convert PDF to Images and download your file. Multi-page PDFs are downloaded as a ZIP with one image per page.
Why it matters

Control over size and quality

PNG or JPEG

PNG suits documents, forms and text-heavy pages. JPEG gives smaller files and suits image-heavy pages.

Four resolutions

Choose 72, 150, 300 or 600 DPI, from fast and light to very detailed.

One image per page

Multi-page PDFs are packaged as a ZIP containing one image per page, named 001, 002 and so on.

First page only

For long documents, convert just the first page so you do not wait for a huge ZIP.

Accountability

Access is controlled by permission, and temporary converted files are cleaned up automatically, so images of participant documents are not left lying around.

Common questions

Convert PDF to Image FAQ

Which format should I choose, PNG or JPEG?

PNG gives the best quality and suits documents, forms and text-heavy pages, but files are larger. JPEG gives smaller files and suits photo-heavy pages.

Which resolution should I use?

150 DPI is a good balance for screen viewing and email. Use 300 DPI for printing, 600 DPI for very high detail, and 72 DPI when a fast, small image is enough.

What happens with a multi-page PDF?

The tool packages the pages as a ZIP file containing one image per page, named 001, 002 and so on. Tick first page only if you just need page one.

What does the grayscale option do?

It removes colour from the images, which reduces file size when colour is not needed.

Will the image text be searchable?

No. An image of a page is a picture, so the text in it cannot be selected or searched. Keep your original PDF.

Who can use it?

Access is controlled in Admin Tools. You decide which staff can use Document Tools.

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