PXLTools

PDF to Images

Convert PDF pages to JPG or PNG

Drop a PDF to convert to images
APPLICATION/PDF · up to 100.0 MB

How to use PDF to Images

  1. Upload a PDF.
  2. Choose PNG (lossless) or JPEG (smaller files).
  3. Pick a DPI: 72 for screens, 150 for web, 300 for print.
  4. Click Convert and wait for rendering to finish.
  5. Download individual images or all as a ZIP.

When do you need PDF pages as images?

Many platforms accept images but not PDFs — social media posts, forum uploads, some content management systems. Converting lets you share individual pages where embedding the PDF directly is not an option.

For presentations, blog posts, and documentation, PDF pages as images are easy to embed, crop, or annotate further. They also render consistently across all devices, unlike PDFs which depend on viewer software.

Higher DPI produces larger, sharper images. 72 DPI gives screen-size thumbnails ideal for web previews. 150 DPI is good for most documents. 300 DPI produces print-quality images suitable for reproduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What format are the output images?
Your choice of PNG (lossless, supports transparency) or JPEG (smaller files, no transparency).
What DPI should I pick?
72 DPI for screen thumbnails, 150 DPI for general web use, 300 DPI for high-quality print reproduction.
Can I extract images embedded in a PDF instead of rendering pages?
No. This tool renders each page as a single image. For extracting embedded images, a desktop tool like pdfimages (from poppler-utils) is better suited.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. All rendering happens in your browser.