How to Convert a PDF to Images (PNG or JPG)

Sometimes you need a PDF page as an image - to post a preview, drop a page into a slide, or share a single page on social media. Converting a PDF to images makes that easy. Here's how and when to do it.

Why convert a PDF to images?

• Share a page as a picture where PDFs aren't supported.
• Embed a page into a presentation or document.
• Create thumbnails or previews of a document.
• Post a page on platforms that only accept images.

PNG or JPG?

PNG is lossless and keeps text and lines crisp - ideal for documents and screenshots. JPG produces much smaller files and is perfect for image-heavy pages or when file size matters. Our converter lets you pick either, plus a resolution.

How to convert

1. Open the PDF to Image tool and choose your format and resolution.
2. Upload your PDF - each page is rendered to an image.
3. Download pages individually, or all at once as a ZIP.

Tips

• Use a higher resolution (2x or 3x) for printing or zooming.
• Choose JPG when you need to email or upload many pages quickly.

Summary

Converting a PDF to images is quick when the tool does it page by page in your browser. Pick PNG for quality or JPG for size, and download everything in one ZIP - no uploads required.