Quick Answer
Upload your PDF, select "Convert to PNG," choose resolution, and click "Convert." Download each page as a PNG image or a ZIP archive.
What You'll Need
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these 5 simple steps to get the job done in about 1-3 minutes. Check off each step as you go.
Open the PDF Conversion Tool
Navigate to the relevant PDFly tool page for your target format (Word, Excel, JPG, HTML, etc.).
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload zone. The file loads instantly and page count is displayed.
Choose Output Format and Options
Select the output format and any quality settings. For image output, choose resolution and format (JPG/PNG). For document output, formatting options may be available.
Convert the PDF
Click "Convert" to start the process. The tool extracts and transforms content from your PDF into the target format using in-browser processing.
Download the Result
Download your converted file. Multi-page PDFs to images produce multiple files — download individually or as a ZIP archive.
Key Takeaways
Enable OCR for scanned documents to get editable output
Batch conversion is supported for multiple files
Converted documents preserve formatting, tables, and images
All conversions run locally — no file is uploaded to any server
Pro Tips & Best Practices
For scanned PDFs being converted to editable formats, always enable OCR first for best results.
When converting to images, higher DPI means better quality but larger file sizes — 150 DPI is a good balance.
Batch conversion is supported — you can convert multiple files in a single session.
Converted Word documents may have minor formatting differences since PDF and Word use different layout engines.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Forgetting to enable OCR for scanned PDFs
If your PDF was scanned (not born digital), enable OCR before conversion — otherwise the output will contain images, not editable text.
Choosing wrong output resolution for images
Use 150 DPI for web/screen, 300 DPI for print. Higher DPI = larger files with diminishing visual returns.
Converting without checking the output file
Always open the converted file to verify formatting, especially for complex documents with tables or columns.
Ready to Try It Yourself?
That's it! You now know how to convert pdf to png images using PDFly. The entire process takes less than a minute and runs entirely in your browser — your files are never uploaded to a server. Ready to try it yourself? Use the PDF to JPG tool below to get started right now.
Open PDF to JPG — Free, No SignupFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. When converting to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, the output files are fully editable. Text, tables, and images are preserved as editable elements wherever possible.
Yes, but you need to enable OCR (Optical Character Recognition) first. OCR converts image-based text into selectable, editable text before the conversion.
No file size limit. Processing happens in your browser, so the only constraint is your device's available memory.