Convert PDF pages to pictures
Sometimes you need a page as an image instead of a PDF: to post on Instagram or Facebook, put in a presentation, send on WhatsApp, add to a website or use in a design. This PDF to image converter renders each page with Mozilla's PDF.js engine, the same one built into Firefox, and saves it as an image. Nothing is uploaded.
You can choose:
- Format: JPG (small files, best for photos), PNG (sharp text, lossless) or WebP (modern and small)
- Quality: 72 DPI for screens, 150 DPI for general use, 300 DPI for printing
- Pages: all pages, or a selection like
1-3, 6
Download each image on its own or all of them in one ZIP file.
How to convert a PDF to JPG or PNG
- Choose or drop your PDF.
- Pick the image format and quality.
- Optionally type the pages you want. Leave it blank for all pages.
- Click Convert to images. Thumbnails appear with their size.
- Download single pages or the whole ZIP.
Which format and DPI should I choose?
| Use | Format | DPI |
|---|---|---|
| Social media, WhatsApp | JPG | 150 |
| Website or blog | WebP | 150 |
| Slides with lots of text | PNG | 150 |
| Printing | PNG or JPG | 300 |
Higher DPI means sharper images but bigger files. A 300 DPI A4 page is about 2480 × 3508 pixels. If your images end up too large for a website, shrink them with the Image Compressor or Image Resizer.
Why convert a PDF to images?
Images are easier to share and preview than PDFs. Most social networks do not accept PDF uploads, many website builders need JPG or PNG files, and a picture opens instantly on any phone without a PDF reader.
Good to know
Transparent areas are filled with white so pages look the same as in a PDF reader. Password-protected PDFs need to be unlocked first. Very long documents at 300 DPI need a lot of memory, so convert them in smaller page ranges on phones.
To go the other way, use Image to PDF. To pull out pages as a smaller PDF instead of images, use Split PDF. See all PDF and image tools.
Choosing format and resolution
| Purpose | Format | DPI |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp, email preview, social media | JPG | 72 or 150 |
| Website or blog image | WebP or JPG | 150 |
| Slide in a presentation | PNG | 150 |
| Printing a page | PNG or JPG | 300 |
| Screenshot with sharp text and lines | PNG | 150 or 300 |
DPI means dots per inch. An A4 page at 72 DPI is about 595 x 842 pixels, at 150 DPI about 1240 x 1754, and at 300 DPI about 2480 x 3508. Higher DPI gives sharper images but much larger files.
Real uses for PDF to image conversion
- Sharing on WhatsApp or social media, where images display directly in the chat but PDFs need to be downloaded and opened.
- Adding a page to a presentation in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
- Using a page as a website image, for example a certificate, award or menu.
- Creating thumbnails of reports or e-books for a download page.
- Editing a page in an image editor, for example to blur personal information before sharing.
Converting only some pages
Leave the page box empty to convert every page, or type pages and ranges such as 1, 3-5. When more than one image is created, they are packed into a ZIP file so you can download them in one go. To make a smaller PDF containing only some pages instead of images, use Split PDF.
Image quality tips
- Use PNG for pages with mostly text, tables and diagrams; it keeps edges crisp.
- Use JPG for pages that are mostly photos; files are much smaller.
- Use WebP for the web if your browser offers it; it is usually the smallest.
- After converting, you can shrink images further with the Image Compressor or crop out margins with the Image Cropper.
How it works
Pages are drawn by Mozilla's open-source PDF.js, the same engine Firefox uses to display PDFs, and then saved as images in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so private reports and statements stay on your device. Need to go the other way? Image to PDF turns pictures back into a document.
Example: sharing a certificate on LinkedIn
You received a training certificate as a PDF and want to post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, where images get more attention than files.
- Add the PDF and choose PNG with Standard (150 DPI).
- Leave the pages box empty if the certificate is a single page.
- Download the image.
- Crop away extra white margins with the Image Cropper, or crop it to 1080 x 1350 for an Instagram portrait post.
- Compress it with the Image Compressor if you will also use it on your website.
Before posting any document, blur or remove personal details such as ID numbers, signatures and contact information that you do not want to share publicly.
Quick checklist for good results
- Pick PNG for text-heavy pages and JPG for photo-heavy pages.
- Use 150 DPI for screens and 300 DPI only for printing.
- Convert only the pages you need to keep downloads small.
- Check the first image before sharing; if text looks soft, convert again at a higher DPI.
- Remove or blur private details before posting images online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF safe?
Yes. The file is processed on your device and never sent to a server.
Can I convert only one page?
Yes. Type the page number, for example 4, in the Pages box.
Why does my browser not offer WebP?
Most modern browsers create WebP. If yours does not, choose JPG or PNG.
Will the images keep the text sharp?
Choose PNG at 150 or 300 DPI for the sharpest text.
Why does the text look blurry?
The resolution is too low for the size you are viewing. Choose 150 or 300 DPI.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Only if you can open it. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, if you have permission.
Does it keep transparent backgrounds?
PDF pages are rendered on a white background, as they would be printed.
Last updated: October 25, 2026