Convert PDF to PNG
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To convert a PDF to PNG, drop the file into the box above. Every page appears as a preview. Pick the background (white or transparent) and the resolution (144, 216 or 300 dpi), then tap “Create images” and download the pages as a ZIP or one by one. The PDF is read on your own device and never uploaded. Free, with no account.
How to convert PDF to PNG
Choose your PDF
Drag your PDF into the box above or tap “Choose PDF”. The tool reads every page and shows a preview of each.
Set the background
“White” gives you a normal page image. “Transparent” leaves everything the page doesn't draw see-through, which is perfect for logos and graphics you want to place on other backgrounds.
Pick the resolution
144 dpi is enough for screens and slides. 216 dpi is for sharp text on large displays. 300 dpi is the print standard. The previews update as soon as you switch.
Create and save
Choose “ZIP” or “Separately”, then tap “Create images”. Files are named after your PDF plus the page number, for example “flyer-page-1.png”.
When do you need this?
A logo from a PDF, with a transparent background
The designer sent the logo as a PDF, but your website or presentation needs a PNG. With “Transparent” you get the logo without a white box around it.
Sharp pages for a presentation
A table, chart or page from a report goes into PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides as an image. PNG keeps the text crisp even on a projector, where JPG would show halos.
A print-ready image of a page
A print shop, a poster service or an online printer wants an image at 300 dpi. Convert the page at 300 dpi and upload the PNG.
A page for the web
Documentation, a wiki or an online shop needs a page image where every line of text stays legible. PNG shows text and line drawings without compression artifacts.
PDF vs. PNG: what's the difference?
A PDF is a document with pages, fonts and often real, selectable text. A PNG is a single lossless image. Converting takes a picture of each page at the resolution you choose.
PNG is the right choice when sharpness matters: text, tables, line drawings, logos, and whenever you need a transparent background. For photo-heavy pages, JPG makes much smaller files and is the better format.
| Feature | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Several pages, text, graphics | One lossless image per page |
| Text | Usually selectable and searchable | Part of the image, pixel sharp |
| Transparency | Depends on the page | Yes, if you choose “Transparent” |
| Zooming in | Stays sharp at any size | Sharp up to the chosen resolution |
| File size | Usually small | Larger than JPG, especially for photos |
| Use it for | Reading, printing, archiving | Logos, slides, web, print shops |
Good to know
- What the resolutions mean: An A4 page becomes about 1190 × 1684 pixels at 144 dpi, 1786 × 2526 at 216 dpi and 2480 × 3508 at 300 dpi. A Letter page is 1224 × 1584, 1836 × 2376 and 2550 × 3300 pixels.
- Transparent only where the page is empty: “Transparent” works for everything the PDF doesn’t draw. If a page contains a white rectangle or is a scan, that white is part of the content and stays.
- PNG files are larger: PNG is lossless and takes more space than JPG, especially at 300 dpi and for photos. For photo pages, use PDF to JPG and keep PNG for text, graphics and transparency.
- Scanned PDFs: Scanned pages are already images inside the PDF. A higher resolution doesn’t add detail that the scan doesn’t have.
Tip: Need just one page? Choose “Separately” and save only the page you want with its own “Save” link.
Heads-up: At 300 dpi, each page is about 8 megapixels. With many pages, a phone needs a moment and some memory. Convert long PDFs in parts or use 144 dpi for previews.
Troubleshooting
The background is still white, even with “Transparent”.
The page draws its own white background, which is normal for scans and for PDFs exported from some programs. That white is content and can’t be removed here. Transparency only appears where the page leaves the area empty.
The PNG files are huge.
At 300 dpi, a PNG of a photo page can be several MB. Switch to 144 or 216 dpi, or convert photo-heavy pages with PDF to JPG. For text and graphics, PNG stays small.
Why won't my PDF open?
Usually the PDF is password-protected or damaged. Open it in a PDF app: if it asks for a password, remove the protection and save a new copy. If it won’t open there either, you need a fresh copy of the file.
Converting takes a long time.
Your device draws every page itself, and at 300 dpi each page is a large image. The loading spinner keeps turning until everything is done. Keep the tab open, and on a phone close other apps first.
I can't find the images on my iPhone.
Safari saves downloads to the Files app in the Downloads folder, not to Photos. Open an image there, tap Share and then Save Image to add it to your photo library.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, on your own device. The file itself is never sent to a server, never stored and never seen by us. Close the tab and it is gone from memory.
You can check this yourself: open your browser's developer tools (F12), switch to the “Network” tab and start the conversion. Your file does not show up as an upload. What you may see are page resources and, if you agreed to them, ads or statistics.
FAQ
Is converting PDF to PNG on Filemanta free?
Yes, completely. There is no daily limit, no page cap, no watermark and no subscription. You can convert as many PDFs as you like without an account.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The PDF is read and turned into images in your browser, on your own device. It is never sent to a server, which matters for contracts, statements or anything confidential.
Can I get a PNG with a transparent background from a PDF?
Yes. Choose “Transparent” as the background before creating the images. Everything the page doesn't draw stays see-through, so a logo or graphic can be placed on any background. Scans and pages with a drawn white background stay white.
What resolution should I pick?
144 dpi for screens, chats and slides. 216 dpi for large displays and sharp small text. 300 dpi for printing and print shops. The higher the value, the larger the files.
Is PNG better than JPG for this?
For text, tables, line drawings and logos, yes: PNG is lossless and keeps edges sharp. For photo pages, JPG gives much smaller files at similar quality. Filemanta offers both: PDF to PNG and PDF to JPG.
Can I download all pages at once?
Yes. Choose “ZIP” and you get one archive with every page in order. With “Separately”, each page is saved as its own PNG file.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, on iPhone and Android in all current browsers. Pick the PDF from Files or your downloads, set background and resolution, and save the images. No app needed.
Can I convert only certain pages?
Yes. Choose “Separately” and use the “Save” link under the pages you need. The other pages are simply left out.
Can I turn the PNGs back into a PDF?
Yes, with Filemanta's PNG to PDF tool. It embeds the images losslessly and lets you choose the background for transparent areas, also without uploading anything to a server.