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PDF to images

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How to convert a PDF to images, step by step

PDF to images exports every chosen page as a PNG or JPG file, computed entirely on your own device.

  1. Drop in the PDF to convert

    Drag the file onto the drop area, or click to browse for it. The file size and page count appear.

  2. Choose the format and resolution

    PNG or JPG for the format; Standard, High or Maximum for the resolution, shown in dpi: the higher it is, the heavier the files. For JPG, “JPEG quality” sets the compression; “Grayscale” converts the images. “Custom” accepts 72 to 600 dpi; on a very large page it may be lowered to stay within the browser’s limits.

  3. Narrow the page range, if needed

    The field accepts a range like “1-3, 5, 8-10”; left blank, it converts every page in the document. You can also click the page thumbnails: the field fills itself in, and Shift+click chooses a whole range.

  4. Click “Convert to images”

    A single page downloads directly as one image file; several pages are delivered in a ZIP archive, one image per page, with a progress bar during conversion.

Inside the ZIP archive, each image is named like “page-01.png”, numbered with two digits following the order of the exported pages.

Frequently asked questions

What image formats can I export the pages of a PDF to?

VellumPDF exports each page as PNG or JPG, as you choose. PNG suits sharp text and screenshots best, JPG gives lighter files for photos, with an adjustable “JPEG quality”. Three resolutions are offered, from 108 to 288 dpi, from quick sharing to printing.

How do I get the images for several pages at once?

Once the conversion runs, every converted page is automatically bundled into a ZIP archive, ready to download as a single file. You don’t need to retrieve each image one by one.

Is my PDF sent to a server to be converted into images?

No, the conversion runs entirely in your browser, on your own device. The tool is free, requires no account, and has no limit on the number of pages.

What do the three resolution levels actually mean?

Each level applies a scale factor to the page rendering: 1.5× for standard (108 dpi), 2.5× for high (180 dpi), 4× for maximum (288 dpi), relative to the PDF’s native size. The higher the factor, the larger and sharper the image, but also the heavier the file. For JPG, the “JPEG quality” slider (50 to 100 %, 92 % by default) also sets the balance between sharpness and weight. “Custom” accepts 72 to 600 dpi; on a very large page it may be lowered to stay within the browser’s limits.

What happens if I drop in a password-protected PDF?

Conversion is refused outright, with a message explaining that the file is protected and cannot be processed. The PDF’s protection needs to be removed before dropping it in here.

Can I convert only certain pages of the document?

Yes, a page range can be entered like 1-3, 5, 8-10; left empty, every page is converted. If there is only a single page to convert, you get the image file directly; from two pages on, the result is a ZIP archive with one image per page.

Can the pages be exported in black and white?

Yes, in grayscale: tick “Grayscale” and every exported image is converted, in PNG as in JPG. Handy for black-and-white printing or a plain attachment.