PDF → PNG
PDF to PNG
PNG is useful when a PDF page needs to be shown as an image without compression artefacts: for previews, listings, presentations or social posts. The tool renders the first PDF page to PNG at 150 DPI and keeps the text readable.
The file will be deleted from the server automatically.
How to convert PDF to PNG
- 1Upload a PDF file
- 2Wait for the page to be rendered as PNG
- 3Download the image
More about PDF to PNG
When a PDF needs to become PNG
PNG opens everywhere and does not lose quality when saved again. Rendering a page as an image is useful if you need a document preview, a first page for a listing, an image for a presentation or a picture for a messenger.
How the conversion works
The server uses Poppler to render the first PDF page to PNG at 150 DPI. That is a good balance between readability and file size. The result is deleted after download or within an hour.
Limitations
Only the first page is processed. Password-protected or damaged PDFs may not open. For multi-page documents and extracting all pages, use desktop tools.
Questions and answers
Which PDF page is converted?
The current version renders the first page. That is enough for previews and covers. For other pages, use a PDF editor or a desktop tool.
Why PNG instead of JPG?
PNG stores the image losslessly and is better for text, diagrams and screenshots. JPG produces smaller files but can add artefacts around small text.
Are links and text preserved?
No, PNG is a raster image. Text cannot be selected and links do not work. For an interactive document, use the PDF itself.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
No, protected PDFs are not processed. Remove the protection in a PDF editor first.