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If you’ve been searching for an effortless way to extract high-quality PNG images from PDFs, you’re in the right place.
You might be a designer extracting graphics or a student preparing slides. Or you may just need clear visuals from a PDF. Converting pages to PNG saves time and keeps the quality crisp. PNGs preserve detail, support transparency, and work well across slideshows, documentation, and social media.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to extract PNG from PDFs effectively using Smallpdf.
Convert PDF to PNG Online (Free and Fast)
Turn your PDF documents into high-quality PNG images in seconds—no software installation, no watermarks, just instant conversion.
Converting a PDF to PNGs with Smallpdf is ridiculously easy. We believe simplicity should meet functionality—and here’s how we deliver that for you: 1. Go to PDF to Image. 2. Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload box or browse your device to select the document you want to convert. 3. Once your file uploads, select from the following:
- Convert entire pages: Save every page in the PDF as an image.
- Extract images only (Pro): Save only the images from the PDF as individual files.
- Click the “Convert” button, and Smallpdf’s powerful servers will process your file in seconds. After the conversion is complete, all the extracted PNG images will be available for download. You can either save them as a ZIP file or directly save individual images to your system.
Key benefits we think you’ll appreciate:
- Free with no watermarks
- Works on any device with a browser
- Each page saved as individual PNG file
- Instant processing—your PNG images will be ready before you know it!
PNG Image Quality: Preserve Clarity and Transparency
Unlike JPG files that compress and lose detail, PNG files preserve every pixel exactly as it appears in your PDF. This lossless compression means you get perfect image quality without any degradation.
Here’s why PNG format is perfect for your converted files:
- High-quality raster images: PNG files preserve the details and clarity of images, making them perfect for visuals that need rich resolution.
- Transparency support: PNG files maintain transparent backgrounds, unlike JPG which fills transparency with white.
- Versatile usability: PNGs are widely supported across digital platforms for everything from slideshows to social media posts.
- Manageable file sizes: They’re smaller compared to raw images while retaining quality.
- Pro tip to avoid pixelation: To ensure crisp results, make sure your PDF has high-resolution content before converting. Our converter maintains the original DPI settings from your PDF, so the quality of your PNG output depends on your source material.
PNG vs JPG comparison:
- PNG: Lossless compression, supports transparency, larger file size
- JPG: Lossy compression, no transparency, smaller file size
Troubleshooting Tips When Extracting PNGs from PDFs
Even with a smooth conversion process, a few common issues can come up. These quick checks usually solve them:
Images Look Blurry or Pixelated
Smallpdf preserves the resolution exactly as it appears in your PDF. If the PNG looks unclear, the original file likely contains low-resolution images. If possible, try converting a higher-quality version of the PDF or export the images from the source document.
Some Images Don’t Appear After Extraction
If your PDF comes from a scanner, the “images” may actually be part of the scanned page instead of separate graphic objects. To extract only embedded images, use Smallpdf Pro’s Extract Images Only option. Otherwise, use full-page PNG conversion.
ZIP File Won’t Download or Open
Download issues usually relate to browser security or device storage. Try switching browsers, allowing downloads temporarily, or clearing space on your device. If the ZIP seems empty, check your downloads folder—single PNG files may have been saved individually.
Password-Protected PDFs Won’t Convert
You’ll need to enter the correct password when prompted. If errors persist, verify the password with the file owner before trying again.
Only Certain Pages Convert to PNG
If a PDF contains corrupted or unreadable pages, they may be skipped during conversion. Use the Split PDF tool to isolate working pages, then convert that smaller file.
Related PDF Tools
Need to work with your files in different ways? Here are our most popular related tools:
- PNG to PDF - Convert images back to PDF format.
- PDF to JPG - Convert to JPG for smaller file sizes.
- Compress PDF - Reduce PDF file sizes.
- Split PDF - Extract specific pages.
- Merge PDF - Combine multiple PDFs.
- PDF OCR - Make scanned PDFs searchable.
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PDF to PNG FAQs
Can I convert password-protected PDFs to PNG?
Yes! Upload your password-protected PDF and enter the password when prompted—then we’ll handle the conversion securely.
How do I avoid pixelation when converting to PNG?
Our converter maintains your PDF’s original quality. For best results, ensure your source PDF has high-resolution content. PNG uses lossless compression, so there’s no quality loss during conversion.
Can I convert only specific pages to PNG?
Not directly. Use our Split PDF tool first to extract the pages you need, then convert that smaller PDF to PNG.
Are my files secure and when are they deleted?
All files are automatically deleted from our servers after processing. We use encrypted connections and never store your documents permanently.
Does it work on mobile and all operating systems?
Yes. Our online converter works on any device with a web browser: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux.
What happens to multi-page PDFs?
Each page becomes a separate PNG file, packaged together in a ZIP file for easy download.
