What's the difference between PNG and JPG formats?

PNG preserves transparency and is better for text-heavy PDFs, diagrams, and graphics. PNG files are larger but maintain perfect quality. JPG is better for photos and scanned documents—files are smaller but use lossy compression. Choose PNG for documents with text or graphics, JPG for photos or scanned content.

What's the maximum file size I can convert?

The practical limit is your browser's available memory, typically 50-100MB depending on your device. For best performance, we recommend files under 50MB. Files larger than 100MB may cause browser crashes. For very large files, use desktop software like Adobe Acrobat or split the PDF first.

Can I convert password-protected PDFs?

No, password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first before conversion. Use our PDF Unlock tool to remove the password, then convert the unlocked PDF. This ensures all pages can be properly converted to images.

What resolution are the converted images?

Images are rendered at 2x scale, which means a standard letter-size PDF (8.5×11") produces approximately 1700×2200 pixel images. The actual resolution depends on the PDF page dimensions. For higher resolution, use desktop software with custom DPI settings.

Can I convert only specific pages instead of all pages?

Currently, the tool converts all pages. If you need only specific pages, use our PDF Split tool first to extract the pages you want, then convert those pages to images. This workflow gives you more control over which pages to convert.

PDF to Images - Extract Pages as PNG/JPG Free

When to Use This Tool

Use this when:

You need to extract PDF pages as images for use in presentations or social media posts
You want to convert a PDF slide deck to individual image files (PNG or JPG) for editing
You're creating thumbnails or preview images from PDF documents for websites
You need to extract specific PDF pages as images for use in design software (Photoshop, Canva)
You're preparing PDF content for platforms that only accept image formats
You want to convert PDF pages to images for easier sharing via messaging apps
You need high-quality image exports from PDF documents for printing or digital use

Don't use this if:

You need to convert PDFs larger than 100MB (browser memory limits may cause crashes)
You want to extract pages from password-protected PDFs (unlock first using PDF Unlock tool)
You need to convert more than 200 pages at once (process in smaller batches for better performance)
You require batch processing of 20+ PDFs simultaneously (use desktop software)
You need vector graphics or editable text from PDFs (use specialized PDF extraction tools)

What is a PDF to Images Converter?

A PDF to images converter transforms each page of a PDF document into individual image files (PNG or JPG). Our converter processes everything in your browser using WebAssembly technology — your PDFs never leave your device.

Converting PDFs to images is essential when you need to embed PDF content in presentations, share individual pages on social media, use PDF pages as image backgrounds in design projects, or create thumbnails for document previews.

This tool benefits marketing teams extracting slides from PDF presentations, designers converting PDF mockups into image assets, educators creating visual materials from textbook PDFs, and developers generating image previews of PDF documents for web applications.

Compared to using screenshot tools (which lose resolution and require manual cropping), Adobe Acrobat's export function (which requires a paid subscription), or online converters that process your files on remote servers, PureXio renders each PDF page at configurable resolution directly in your browser.

You can choose between PNG (lossless, larger files) and JPG (smaller files with adjustable quality) output formats. The tool supports multi-page PDFs and lets you select specific pages to convert or convert all pages at once. Output resolution can be adjusted for different use cases — from web thumbnails to print-quality images.

Best for: converting PDF pages to high-quality PNG or JPG images. Adjustable resolution, batch conversion, selective page export. 100% private.

How to Convert PDF to Images

Drop your PDF file (up to 100MB) or click to browse and select your file

Choose image format (PNG for transparency and text, JPG for photos and scanned documents)

Click 'Convert to Images' and download all pages as separate image files

Common Use Cases

Convert a 10-page presentation PDF to individual PNG images for use in video editing software

Extract pages from a scanned book PDF as JPG images for sharing on social media

Convert a PDF invoice to a PNG image for easy email attachment or messaging

Extract PDF pages as images for creating website thumbnails or previews

Convert a PDF report to JPG images for use in design projects or presentations

Extract specific PDF pages as PNG images for editing in image editing software

Convert a PDF document to images for platforms that don't support PDF uploads

Features

Convert all PDF pages to high-quality PNG or JPG images

High-resolution rendering (2x scale) for crisp, clear images

PNG format preserves transparency and text clarity

JPG format with 95% quality for photos and scanned documents

Process PDFs up to 100MB (limited by browser memory)

100% private—all processing happens in your browser

Download all pages at once or individual page images

Limitations & Constraints

Maximum file size: 100MB (browser memory limit). For larger files, use desktop software like Adobe Acrobat.

Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first. Use our PDF Unlock tool before conversion.

Very large PDFs (200+ pages) may process slowly. Consider converting in smaller batches for better performance.

Complex PDFs with embedded 3D content or multimedia may not convert correctly. Test with a simple PDF first.

Image file sizes depend on PDF page dimensions—large pages create large image files.

Troubleshooting

PDF conversion fails or shows 'File too large' error

Solution: Reduce file size first by compressing the PDF or splitting it. If the PDF is over 100MB, use desktop software. Check your browser's available memory—close other tabs and applications. Try a different browser (Chrome typically handles larger files better). Prevention: Keep files under 50MB for best results. For very large PDFs, split into smaller chunks first.

Converted images are blurry or low quality

Solution: The tool uses 2x scale rendering for high quality. If images appear blurry, the original PDF may have been low resolution. Check the original PDF quality. For text-heavy PDFs, use PNG format. For scanned documents, ensure the original scan was at least 300 DPI. Prevention: Ensure original PDFs are high quality before conversion.

Browser crashes when converting large PDF

Solution: Close other browser tabs and applications to free up memory. Try a different browser (Chrome handles large files better than Firefox). Convert the PDF in smaller chunks by splitting it first (20-30 pages at a time). If crashes persist, use desktop software for files over 50MB. Prevention: Keep files under 50MB. Check available system memory before processing large files.

Some pages don't convert or appear blank

Solution: This can happen with complex PDFs or corrupted pages. Try converting the PDF again. If specific pages fail, the original PDF may have issues with those pages. Check if the original PDF opens correctly in a PDF reader. As a workaround, try splitting the PDF and converting pages separately. Prevention: Ensure the original PDF opens correctly before conversion.

Conversion takes too long or seems stuck

Solution: Large PDFs (over 30MB or 100+ pages) can take 1-2 minutes to process. Check your browser's task manager to see if it's still processing. If it's been more than 3 minutes, refresh the page and try a smaller file or split the PDF into chunks. Ensure you have a stable internet connection (for initial page load). Prevention: Keep files under 30MB for faster processing. Close other applications to free up system resources.