How is PDF to PNG different from PDF to JPG?

PNG uses lossless compression, keeping text and line art perfectly sharp, while JPG uses lossy compression that produces smaller files at a small cost to fine detail.

Will every page of my PDF be converted?

Yes — every page is rendered as its own separate PNG image in one operation.

What if my PDF has more than one page?

All resulting PNG images are bundled together into a single .zip file for you to download.

Does this work in Safari on macOS?

Yes — it works in Safari as well as Chrome, Firefox or any other modern Mac browser.

Do I need Preview or Adobe Acrobat on my Mac?

No — everything happens in your browser, so neither Preview nor Acrobat is required.

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PDF to PNG on Mac

macOS's Preview app can handle a few basic PDF tasks, but it doesn't cover everything, and not everyone wants to dig through Preview's menus to find the right feature. My PDF works the same way in Safari, Chrome or any other Mac browser, with no need to open Preview at all.

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Why This Matters

What Is a PDF to PNG Converter?

A PDF to PNG converter renders every page of a PDF as a separate PNG image, at a resolution you choose, using lossless compression so text edges, fine lines and diagrams come out exactly as sharp as they appear in the source document. Multi-page PDFs are delivered as a single .zip file containing every page's image.

Step by Step

How to PDF to PNG on Mac

Upload Your PDF

Drag in the PDF you want to convert, or click to browse and select it. On a Mac, drag the file in directly from Finder — Safari, Chrome and Firefox all support it the same way.

Choose a Resolution

Pick 96, 150 or 300 DPI depending on how the images will be used.

Click Convert to PNG

Our server renders every page as a lossless PNG image, typically within seconds.

Download Your Images

Save the single PNG directly, or the .zip file if your PDF had more than one page.

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Tips

Choose PNG for Text and Diagrams — If a page is mostly text, charts or line art, PNG will look noticeably sharper than the equivalent JPG.
Use JPG Instead for Photos — For photographic content where file size matters more than pixel-perfect sharpness, PDF to JPG usually gives smaller files.
If you already have the file open in Preview, there is no need to close it — just drag it directly from Finder into the browser tab instead.
Trackpad drag-and-drop from Finder works exactly the same as a mouse.

Avoid These

Common Mistakes

Uploading a file that is already password-protected without unlocking it first — most operations require an unencrypted starting file.
Assuming a converted or compressed file replaces the need for the original — keep your source file until you have confirmed the result looks right.
Not checking the 50 MB upload size limit before starting, then wondering why a very large scan fails to upload.
Digging through Preview's limited menu options first, when a purpose-built tool is often faster.