PDF image converter

Convert between PDF and image formats with full control

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Overview

The PDF Image Converter is a bidirectional tool that transforms PDF pages into image files (PNG, JPG, WebP, TIFF) and combines multiple images into PDF documents. All processing happens locally in your browser - your files never leave your device.

Two modes
PDF → Images or Images → PDF
4 output formats
PNG, JPG, WebP, TIFF
Full control
DPI, dimensions, quality, layout
100% private
Client-side processing only

Switching between modes

The tool has two conversion modes. You switch between them using the large mode buttons at the top of the tool.

1

Find the mode buttons

At the top of the tool, you see two large buttons side by side:
• PDF to Images: converts PDF pages into image files
• Images to PDF: combines images into a PDF document

2

Select your mode

Click the button for the conversion direction you need. The active mode button is visually highlighted.

3

Interface changes

When you switch modes, the entire interface changes:
• Different upload zone (PDF vs images)
• Different settings panels
• Different action buttons

Interface changes when switching between PDF to Images and Images to PDF modes
Interface changes based on selected mode
Mode indication
Always check which mode is active before uploading files. The active mode is visually highlighted.

PDF to images mode PDF → Images

This mode converts PDF pages into individual image files. Each page becomes a separate image that you can share, edit, or use anywhere.

1

Select PDF to Images mode

Click the PDF to Images button at the top. Make sure it's visually highlighted when active.

2

Upload your PDF

Click the upload zone or drag and drop your PDF file. You'll see the text Drop PDF files here or click to browse with a cloud icon. Only PDF files are accepted in this mode.

PDF to Images mode selected with upload zone
PDF to Images mode upload interface
3

Configure settings

In the left panel, configure:
• FORMAT: output image format
• SIZE: DPI resolution
• MAX DIMENSIONS: optional size limit
• EXTRA SETTINGS: additional options

Settings panel with format, size, and extra options
Configure conversion settings
4

Select pages (optional)

Click the Edit Pages button to open the page selection modal. By default, all pages are selected. You can choose specific pages to convert.

Edit Pages button to open page selection
Edit Pages button
Page selection modal with page thumbnails
Page selection modal
5

Convert

Click the orange CONVERT TO IMAGES button at the bottom. The tool processes each selected page and creates image files.

Convert to Images button
Click to start conversion
6

Download results

After conversion, download your images. If Download as ZIP is enabled, you get one ZIP file. Otherwise, each image downloads separately.

Format options (PDF → Images)

Choose the output image format based on your needs. Each format has different strengths:

PNG (default)
Lossless compression: no quality loss. Supports transparency. Best for documents with text, diagrams, or graphics. Larger file size than JPG.
JPG
Lossy compression: smaller files. Best for pages with photos or complex images. Does NOT support transparency. Good for sharing.
WebP
Modern format: excellent compression with good quality. Smaller than PNG, better than JPG. Supports transparency. May not open in older software.
TIFF
Professional format: highest quality, very large files. Used in printing and archiving. Supports layers and transparency. Not for web sharing.

Size & DPI settings

The SIZE section controls the resolution (DPI - dots per inch) of your output images. Higher DPI means sharper images but larger files.

1

Find the SIZE section

Below the FORMAT dropdown, you'll see the SIZE section with a DPI slider.

2

Use the slider

Drag the slider left or right to adjust DPI. The default is 150 DPI which is good for screen viewing.

3

Enter exact value

To the right of the slider, there's an input field showing the current DPI value. You can type an exact number here for precise control.

4

Choose appropriate DPI

72 DPI: basic screen viewing, smallest files
150 DPI: good screen quality (default)
300 DPI: print quality
600 DPI: high-quality printing, large files

DPI slider and input field for size settings
Size & DPI settings
DPI and file size
Doubling the DPI roughly quadruples the file size. A 150 DPI image at 300 DPI will be about 4× larger. Use the minimum DPI needed for your purpose.

Max dimensions (optional)

Limit the maximum width and height of output images in pixels. This is useful when you need images that fit specific size requirements.

1

Find MAX DIMENSIONS section

Below the SIZE slider, you'll see MAX DIMENSIONS (OPTIONAL) with two input fields side by side.

2

Set maximum width

In the left field (labeled "Width"), enter the maximum width in pixels. Leave empty for no limit.

3

Set maximum height

In the right field (labeled "Height"), enter the maximum height in pixels. Leave empty for no limit.

4

How it works

If you set 1920 × 1080, images larger than this will be scaled down proportionally. Images smaller than this limit won't be enlarged. Aspect ratio is always preserved.

Max dimensions width and height input fields
Max dimensions settings
Common max dimensions
1920 × 1080: Full HD screens
2560 × 1440: 2K screens
3840 × 2160: 4K screens
1200 × 1200: Social media safe size

Extra settings (PDF → Images)

Click the EXTRA SETTINGS header to expand additional options for PDF to image conversion:

Download as ZIP
When enabled, all converted images are packaged into a single ZIP file for easy download. Great when converting many pages.
Numbered filenames
Names output files with sequential numbers: page_001.png, page_002.png, etc. Makes it easy to keep pages in order.
Preserve transparency
Keeps transparent areas from the PDF (available for PNG and WebP formats). Areas without content stay see-through instead of white.
Create long image
Stitches all pages into one tall image (like a scroll or full-page screenshot). Perfect for sharing entire documents as a single image.
Include meta-info
Adds information like page number and format to the filename. Example: document_page1_300dpi.png. Useful for organization.

Edit pages modal Page Selection

The Edit Pages modal lets you select which pages to convert and preview or rotate individual pages.

1

Open the modal

After uploading a PDF, click the Edit Pages button to open the page selection modal.

Edit Pages button to open page selection modal
Edit Pages button
2

Quick selection buttons

At the top, you'll find quick selection buttons:
• Select all: selects every page
• Deselect all: clears all selections
• Odd pages: selects pages 1, 3, 5, 7...
• Even pages: selects pages 2, 4, 6, 8...

3

Page range input

Use the input field to enter specific pages or ranges:
• 1,3,5 - individual pages
• 1-5 - page range
• 1-3,7,10-12 - mixed

4

Click thumbnails

Click any page thumbnail to toggle its selection. Selected pages show a checkmark or highlight. Unselected pages appear dimmed.

5

Preview a page

Hover over a thumbnail and click the eye icon to see a larger preview of that page.

6

Rotate a page

Click the rotation icon on a thumbnail to rotate that page 90° clockwise. Click multiple times for 180° or 270° rotation.

7

Confirm selection

Click Apply selection or the close button to apply your selection and return to the main interface.

Page selection modal with selected pages
Page selection modal
Efficient selection
For documents with many pages, use ODD/EVEN buttons for alternating pages, or type ranges like "1-10,25-30" to quickly select specific sections.

Images to PDF mode Images → PDF

This mode combines multiple images into a single PDF document. Perfect for creating photo albums, digitizing documents, or compiling screenshots.

1

Select Images to PDF mode

Click the Images to PDF button at the top. Make sure it's visually highlighted when active.

2

Upload your images

Click the upload zone or drag and drop image files.
Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, HEIC, HEIF, TIFF
You can add multiple images at once.

Upload zone for images in Images to PDF mode
Upload your images
3

Arrange image order

Images appear as thumbnails in the order they'll be in the PDF. Drag and drop thumbnails to rearrange. The first image becomes page 1.

4

Configure layout settings

In the left panel, set:
• ORIENTATION: Portrait or Landscape
• PAGE SIZE: A4, Letter, or fit to image
• IMAGE FIT: how images fill the page
• MARGINS: space around images

5

Enable extra features

Expand EXTRA SETTINGS for options like compression, page numbers, bookmarks, and background color.

6

Convert to PDF

Click the orange CONVERT TO PDF button at the bottom. The tool creates your PDF and downloads it automatically.

Images to PDF mode interface with uploaded images
Images to PDF mode

Layout settings (Images → PDF)

Control how your images are arranged on PDF pages:

ORIENTATION
Choose Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal) for all pages. This determines the page rotation, not the image rotation.
PAGE SIZE
Select page dimensions. Fit to Image (auto) makes each page match its image size. Other options: A4, Letter, Legal, Custom.
IMAGE FIT
• Contain: fits image within page, preserves aspect ratio (white space possible)
• Cover: fills page, may crop edges
• Stretch: fills page, may distort
MARGINS (MM)
Space around images in millimeters. Default is 10 mm. Use the slider or type a value. 0 mm = images touch page edges.

Extra settings (Images → PDF)

Click EXTRA SETTINGS to expand powerful additional options:

Compress Images
Reduces file size by compressing images. When enabled, use the IMAGE QUALITY slider (default 85%) to balance size vs quality.
Add page numbers
Prints page numbers on each PDF page. Choose position from 6 options: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right.
Preserve EXIF rotation
Respects the rotation stored in photo metadata. Photos taken in portrait mode on phones will appear correctly oriented.
Unify page orientation
Makes all pages the same orientation. Rotates images to match your chosen orientation setting instead of mixing portrait and landscape.
Bookmarks from filenames
Creates PDF bookmarks/outline using image filenames. Makes it easy to navigate large PDF documents in PDF viewers.
Custom background color
Sets a background color behind images instead of white. Click the color picker to choose. Useful when images don't fill the page.

Managing images

After uploading images, you can reorder, rotate, or remove them before creating the PDF.

1

View image thumbnails

Uploaded images appear as thumbnails in a grid. Each thumbnail shows a preview of the image and its filename.

2

Reorder by dragging

Drag the handle (grip icon) on any thumbnail to move it. Drop it in the desired position. The order here is the page order in the PDF.

3

Rotate an image

Click the rotation icon on a thumbnail to rotate that image 90° clockwise. Click multiple times for 180° or 270°.

4

Delete an image

Click the trash icon or X on a thumbnail to remove that image from the list. It won't be included in the PDF.

5

Add more images

You can add more images anytime by clicking the upload zone again or dragging additional files.

Quick tip
To create a photo album, arrange images in chronological order by dragging them into position before converting to PDF.

Statistics bar

The bottom bar shows real-time information about your conversion and provides the main action button:

FILES counter
Shows the number of files loaded. In PDF to Images mode, this is your PDF file(s). In Images to PDF mode, this is your image count.
PAGES counter
Total number of pages. For PDF to Images, this is the PDF page count. For Images to PDF, each image becomes one page.
SIZE counter
Total file size of your input files. Helps you estimate output size and track what you're working with.
Action button
CONVERT TO IMAGES (PDF mode) or CONVERT TO PDF (Images mode). This orange button starts the conversion process.

Common use cases

Share PDF as images
Convert PDF pages to images for sharing on social media, messaging apps, or platforms that don't support PDFs. Everyone can view images.
Create long screenshots
Use "Create long image" to stitch all PDF pages into one tall scrollable image. Perfect for sharing entire documents at once.
Print-ready images
Convert at 300+ DPI for high-quality printing. Create posters, flyers, or frame-worthy prints from PDF content.
Photo album creation
Combine vacation photos or event pictures into a PDF album. Add page numbers and bookmarks for easy navigation.
Document digitization
Combine scanned receipts, certificates, or documents into organized PDFs. Use bookmarks from filenames for quick access.
Edit PDF visually
Convert PDF to images, edit in any image editor (crop, annotate, redact), then convert back to PDF if needed.

Frequently asked questions

• 72 DPI: basic web viewing, smallest files
• 150 DPI: good screen quality, balanced (recommended default)
• 300 DPI: print quality
• 600 DPI: professional printing, very large files
• PNG: for documents with text, diagrams, or when you need transparency
• JPG: for pages with photos or when you need smaller files
• WebP: for best compression with good quality
• TIFF: for professional archiving
The DPI is too low. Increase it in the SIZE section. Note that if the source PDF contains low-resolution images, the output cannot be better than the source material.
It stitches all selected pages vertically into one tall image, like a screenshot of the entire document scrolled. Useful for sharing complete documents as a single image file.
Yes! Click Edit Pages to open the selection modal. Use the quick buttons (Select All, Odd Pages, Even Pages) or type page numbers and ranges like "1-5,8,10-12".
This option makes each PDF page exactly match the dimensions of its image. No borders, no cropping - the page wraps tightly around the image content.
In Images to PDF mode, expand EXTRA SETTINGS and enable Add page numbers. Then choose the position from 6 options: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
Supported formats - JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, HEIC, HEIF, and TIFF. This covers virtually all common image types including iPhone photos (HEIC).
Photos may have rotation stored in EXIF metadata. Enable Preserve EXIF rotation in Extra Settings to automatically orient photos correctly based on how they were taken.
Enable "Compress Images" in Extra Settings and lower the IMAGE QUALITY slider to 70-80%. This significantly reduces file size with minimal visible quality loss.

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