PDF to PNG Online
Convert every page of a PDF into a sharp lossless PNG — privately in your browser.
How to convert a PDF to PNG online
Drop a PDF onto the box above. Pick a resolution — 2× is the right default; 3× for print; standard for quick previews. Each page is rendered to a sharp lossless PNG using pdf.js, then downloaded with one click (or use Download all). The conversion is fully client-side: your PDF never leaves your browser.
PNG vs JPG: when to use which
PNG is lossless — every pixel is preserved, so text edges stay razor-sharp and transparent backgrounds are kept. Use PNG for PDFs containing diagrams, screenshots, line art, contract text, or anything you might zoom into. JPG is smaller but loses fine detail around text edges — use it for photo-heavy PDFs where small file size matters more than perfect crispness. Need JPG instead? See our PDF to JPG tool.
What you can do
- Convert every PDF page into a separate PNG file
- Pick standard, 2× (recommended), or 3× (print) resolution
- Preserve transparent backgrounds and sharp text edges
- Download individual pages or all at once
- No watermark, no signup, no upload, no daily limit
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to PNG online for free?
Drop a PDF onto the box above, pick a resolution, and download the PNG pages. The conversion runs in your browser — no account, no upload, no watermark.
Does ToolChop upload my PDF to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser using pdf.js. Your PDF never leaves your device — there is no upload, no temporary storage, and no copy on our servers.
Should I use PNG or JPG output?
PNG is lossless and best for PDFs with text, line art, screenshots, diagrams, or transparent areas — text edges stay razor-sharp. JPG is better for photo-heavy PDFs where smaller files matter more than perfect edge fidelity. Use PDF to JPG if you need smaller files.
What does the resolution setting actually do?
It multiplies the PDF page's native size. A standard PDF page is 8.5 × 11 inches at 72 DPI (612 × 792 px). 2× scale produces 1224 × 1584 px (~150 DPI). 3× yields ~225 DPI — enough for high-quality printing. Higher scales mean sharper text but bigger files and slower rendering.
Will text stay selectable in the PNG?
No — once rendered to PNG, text becomes a bitmap. If you need to keep text selectable, do not convert; share the PDF directly, or use our Split PDF tool to extract specific pages while preserving text.
Why is PDF to PNG slower than PDF to JPG?
PNG is a lossless format with built-in compression — encoding the canvas takes more CPU than JPEG. For a 50-page PDF at 2× scale, expect a few seconds per page on a modern laptop and 1–2 seconds on a fast desktop.
Can I convert just one page of a PDF?
Right now the tool renders every page. If you need a single page only, use our Split PDF tool first to extract that page into a one-page PDF, then run it through PDF to PNG.
How big will the resulting PNG files be?
Depends on content and resolution. Plain-text pages at 2× scale are typically 50–300 KB. Pages with charts and screenshots run 300 KB–2 MB. Photo-heavy magazine pages at 3× can hit 5+ MB per page — for those, PDF to JPG produces files 3–5× smaller with no visible loss.
Are there page count or file size limits?
Only your browser's memory. We have rendered 200+ page PDFs in modern Chrome at 2× scale. Above 500 pages or at 3× scale on a long document, the conversion may slow or hit the browser's memory ceiling — try a lower scale if that happens.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
If the PDF has only owner-level encryption (the common case), the tool can usually open it. If it requires a user password, unlock it in your PDF reader first and save an unlocked copy.
Why use ToolChop instead of iLovePDF or Smallpdf?
Both upload your PDF to their servers. For confidential files — contracts, ID scans, medical records, payslips — that is an unnecessary risk. ToolChop runs the conversion entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
Can I convert PDF to PNG on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The tool is fully responsive and works in iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and other mobile browsers. Tap to choose a PDF from Files, iCloud Drive, or Google Drive.
Why is the PNG slightly blurry?
Almost always because you rendered at standard resolution (1×). Switch to high (2×) — it doubles the pixel dimensions, which makes text and lines crisp on retina displays and when zoomed in.