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PDF to PNG Converter
Save each PDF page as a sharp PNG image, best for text, charts and diagrams. It runs in your browser, so your PDF is never uploaded.
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Free, no sign-up · Runs in your browser: your files are never uploaded
How to convert PDF to PNG
- Add your files: drag them into the box above, or click "Choose files".
- Click "Convert to PNG" and wait a few seconds while we process them.
- Download your PNG images, one per page. Your PDF is converted on your device and is never uploaded.
Why convert PDF to PNG?
PNG is the best choice when you want PDF pages as images that stay perfectly sharp: text edges, lines and diagrams look crisp because PNG does not use lossy compression. Like all ConvertKiwi PDF tools that create images, the conversion happens entirely in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
- You want to insert a chart, diagram or table from a PDF into slides or a document.
- You need a sharp image of a page with small text.
- You are building a website or app and need page previews without compression artifacts.
Image size for large drawings and plans
Pages are drawn at twice their natural size, up to a limit of 4000 pixels on the longest side. That limit keeps phones and older computers from running out of memory, and it only matters for big sheets. Here is what to expect from larger paper sizes:
- A3 spreadsheets, drawings and posters: 1683 x 2381 pixels.
- A2 plans: 2381 x 3367 pixels.
- A1 and A0 sheets reach the 4000-pixel limit, so they come out at about 2830 x 4000 pixels. Very fine lines on a large technical drawing can look thin or faint at that size, so zoom in to check the details you need.
Working with the PNG afterwards
A PNG can be opened, cropped, marked up and saved again as many times as you like without getting blurrier, because PNG never throws detail away. That makes it the better starting point if you plan to cut a single chart out of a page, or add arrows and notes before putting it into a presentation.
Keep in mind that the text becomes part of the picture. Search, copy and paste no longer work on it, and screen readers cannot read it aloud, so when a document must stay accessible, share the PDF alongside the image.
Tips for the best result
- PNG files are larger than JPG. If you only need a quick preview or a light file for chats, use PDF to JPG.
- Pages are rendered at about 144 DPI on a white background, just like the paper would look.
- Converting a long document? Each page gets its own PNG and download button, up to 100 pages.
About these formats
PDF: The standard format for documents. It looks the same on every device, which makes it ideal for sharing, printing and sending scans.
PNG: A lossless image format that keeps every pixel sharp and supports transparent backgrounds. Great for screenshots, logos and graphics.
Frequently asked questions
PDF to PNG or PDF to JPG: which should I use?
PNG for sharp text and graphics, JPG for smaller files and photo-heavy pages.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser; the PDF never reaches our server.
Are transparent backgrounds created?
No. PDF pages are rendered on white, the way they look when printed.
Why is a PNG page so much heavier than the same page as JPG?
PNG stores every pixel exactly, while JPG approximates areas of color to save space. The gap is biggest on pages with photos or color gradients. If the file size matters more than perfect edges, use PDF to JPG, or shrink the PNG afterwards with the image compressor.
Is the PNG good enough for printing?
For an A4 or Letter page printed at its normal size, the PNG has about 144 pixels per inch, which looks clean for text and charts on a home or office printer. For professional printing of brochures or posters, use the original PDF instead of an image.