How do I convert a PDF to JPG or PNG images for free?

Upload your PDF to PDFJolt, choose PNG or JPEG format, select your desired resolution (72, 150, or 300 DPI), pick the pages you want, and click Convert. Images are created entirely in your browser — no account, no upload, no watermark.

What resolution should I choose when converting PDF to images?

Use Screen (72 DPI) for web and email — small file size. Use Standard (150 DPI) for general sharing. Use Print (300 DPI) for high-quality printing or when you need sharp text. Higher DPI means larger files but better quality.

Can I convert specific pages from a PDF to images?

Yes. After uploading your PDF, PDFJolt shows visual thumbnails of every page. Click to select or deselect individual pages. Only selected pages are converted — you don't have to process the entire document.

Are my files private when converting PDF to images with PDFJolt?

100% private. PDFJolt converts your PDF to images entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your file is never uploaded to any server. No cloud processing, no data collection, no account required.

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How to PDF to Image Online

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Upload your PDF file by dropping it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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Choose your output format (PNG or JPEG) and resolution (72, 150, or 300 DPI).

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Select the pages you want to convert by clicking on thumbnails.

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Download individual images or get all pages as a ZIP file.

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About PDF to Image

Why Convert PDF to Images?

PDFs are great for documents, but images are easier to embed in presentations, social media, websites, and messaging apps. Students paste PDF pages into Google Slides. Marketers share product spec sheets as Instagram-ready images. Developers include documentation screenshots in README files. Converting PDF pages to high-quality images bridges the gap between document formats and visual content.

According to Forbes (2024), viewers retain 95% of a message when presented visually versus just 10% when reading text. LinkedIn posts with images receive 98% more comments (Sproutworth, 2024) — converting PDF pages to images makes your content instantly shareable on any platform.

PDFJolt converts your PDF pages to images entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device — making it safe for confidential documents, medical records, legal contracts, and financial statements.

How PDFJolt Converts PDF to Images

PDFJolt uses pdf.js, Mozilla's open-source PDF rendering engine, to render each page to an HTML5 canvas at your chosen resolution. The canvas is then exported as a PNG or JPEG image. Multiple pages are bundled into a ZIP file for easy download.

Three resolution presets are available:

Screen (72 DPI) — Fast rendering, small file size. Ideal for web use, email, and presentations.
Standard (150 DPI) — Balanced quality. Good for general sharing and document review.
Print (300 DPI) — Maximum quality. Best for printing, archival, and professional use.

Common Use Cases

Presentations

Need to include a chart or diagram from a PDF report in your Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation? Convert just that page to a high-quality PNG image and paste it directly into your slide deck.

Social Media Sharing

Share product spec sheets, infographics, or report highlights on social media. Convert PDF pages to JPG images that are ready to post on Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

Website Content

Embed document pages as images on your website without requiring users to download or view PDFs. This improves page load times and mobile compatibility.

Documentation

Developers and technical writers convert PDF documentation pages to PNG images for inclusion in GitHub README files, wikis, and knowledge bases.

PDFJolt vs Other PDF to Image Converters

Feature	PDFJolt	Adobe Acrobat	iLovePDF	Smallpdf
Price	Free	$19.99/mo	Free (limited)	$12/mo
Privacy	Files never uploaded	Cloud processing	Server upload	Server upload
DPI Options	72 / 150 / 300	Custom DPI	72 / 150 / 300	150 only
Format Options	PNG + JPEG	Multiple	JPG only	JPG only
Page Selection	Visual thumbnails	Range input	All or range	All pages
ZIP Download	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Works Offline	Yes	Desktop only	No	No
Account Required	No	Yes	No (limited)	No (limited)

PNG vs JPEG: Which Format to Choose?

PNG is a lossless format — every pixel is preserved exactly as rendered. Choose PNG for text-heavy documents, diagrams, screenshots, and any content where sharp edges and readability matter. PNG files are larger but offer perfect quality.

JPEG uses lossy compression to produce smaller files. Choose JPEG for photo-heavy pages, scanned documents, and situations where file size matters more than pixel-perfect quality. PDFJolt uses 92% quality by default, which preserves excellent visual fidelity while significantly reducing file size.

Privacy & Security

Every major PDF-to-image converter — iLovePDF, Smallpdf, PDF24, Adobe online — uploads your files to their servers for processing. PDFJolt is fundamentally different: your PDF never leaves your browser. The conversion happens entirely in your device's memory using WebAssembly technology. No server upload, no cloud storage, no data collection, no account required.

This makes PDFJolt the safest choice for converting confidential PDF pages to images. Whether you're handling legal contracts, medical records, financial statements, or personal identification — your data stays on your device.

Tips for Best Results

Use PNG format at 300 DPI for the highest quality output — ideal for printing or archiving.
Use JPEG format at 72 DPI for the smallest file size — ideal for email and web.
Click individual page thumbnails to select or deselect specific pages for conversion.
Multi-page conversions automatically bundle into a ZIP file for convenient download.
For very large PDFs, start with a few pages to test the quality before converting the entire document.

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