How to Convert PDF Pages to Images (JPG or PNG)
Sometimes you need a PDF page as an image — to share on social media, embed in a presentation, use as a preview thumbnail, or send to someone who can't open PDFs. Here's every method to do it for free.
Common Use Cases
- Sharing a certificate, award, or document page on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Creating a preview image for a PDF download link on a website
- Inserting a PDF page into a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation
- Sending a single page to someone who doesn't have a PDF reader
- Extracting diagrams, charts, or illustrations from a PDF document
- Creating a thumbnail for a PDF in an e-commerce or library system
Method 1: Online Tool (Any Device)
Our PDF to Image converter renders each PDF page as a PNG or JPG file using your browser's built-in PDF engine.
- Open the PDF to Image tool
- Upload your PDF
- Select which pages to export (all pages, or specific ones)
- Choose output format: PNG (lossless, larger) or JPG (smaller)
- Download the image files
Method 2: Screenshot (Quick & Simple)
For a single page, a screenshot is often the fastest method:
Windows
Open the PDF, press Win+Shift+S (Snipping Tool) and select the page area. Pastes to clipboard automatically.
Mac
Open in Preview, press Cmd+Shift+4 and drag over the page. Saves to Desktop as PNG.
iPhone
Open the PDF in Files or Safari, take a screenshot (Power + Volume Up), then crop to the page.
Android
Open in a PDF viewer, take a screenshot (Power + Volume Down), then crop.
Screenshot quality depends on your display resolution. For sharper output at a specific resolution, use the browser-based converter.
Method 3: Google Chrome (Built-in Print to Image)
- Open the PDF in Chrome
- Right-click on the page → Print (or Ctrl+P)
- Set destination to Save as PDF — but change the scale to 150% for higher quality
- Alternatively, use the Chrome DevTools screenshot: open DevTools (F12) → Ctrl+Shift+P → type "screenshot" → choose "Capture full size screenshot"
JPG vs PNG: Which to Choose?
PNG — choose when:
- The PDF contains text (lossless = sharper text)
- You need transparency support
- Quality is more important than file size
JPG — choose when:
- The PDF contains photos or illustrations
- File size matters (sharing via email or chat)
- Exact colour fidelity isn't critical
Convert PDF pages to images — free