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PDF to PNG

Convert PDF to PNG images free. Lossless, sharp images of every page, downloaded as a ZIP. Runs in your browser — no upload.

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How to convert PDF to PNG

Select a PDF, pick the resolution, and every page becomes a crisp lossless PNG image. Single pages download directly; multi-page documents come as a ZIP. PNG is the best choice for slides, diagrams and text-heavy pages where JPG compression would blur fine lines.

Why PNG rather than JPG

PNG is lossless, so text and line art stay perfectly sharp. JPG compression works by discarding detail in a way that suits photographs but produces visible haloing around the hard edges of letters and diagram lines. If you are converting a page of text, a chart, a logo or a screenshot, PNG is the correct choice and the difference is obvious side by side.

The trade-off is size: a PNG of a photographic page can be several times larger than the equivalent JPG. For scanned photographs, use JPG.

Transparency

PNG supports transparency, but PDF pages have a white background, so the exported images are opaque. If you need a logo on a transparent background, extract it from the source artwork rather than from a PDF page.

Resolution

Higher settings produce sharper images and larger files. Choose the highest if the image is going into print or through OCR; the default is fine for screen use and for pasting into a document.

Frequently asked questions

PNG or JPG — which should I choose?

PNG is lossless: text and line art stay pixel-sharp, ideal for slides and diagrams. JPG files are smaller and fine for photo-heavy pages.

What resolution are the images?

Your choice of 108, 144 or 216 DPI. Higher DPI gives sharper, larger images.

Does this work on big PDFs?

Yes — every page is converted, and everything over one page is zipped into a single download.

Is PNG better than JPG for PDF pages?

For text, diagrams and line art, yes — PNG is lossless and keeps edges sharp. For photographic scans, JPG gives a far smaller file with no visible penalty.

Will the exported PNG have a transparent background?

No. PDF pages have a white background, so the images are opaque.

Why is my PNG so large?

PNG is lossless, so photographic content compresses poorly. Use JPG for pages that are mostly photographs.

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