Convert PDF to PNG

Turn each page of your PDF file into PNG image output, with one image produced for each page.

Need to convert your PNG file to PDF?
PDFPNG

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your file

or click to browse files

PDF

PDF to PNG Conversion Overview

qlot renders each PDF page as a PNG image for sharp snapshots, carrying over page text, columns, tables, charts, images, captions, headers, and annotations.

A fixed-layout page must be flattened for sharp snapshots, so qlot uses a PNG resolution suited to small text and sharp edges. Small text and thin lines depend on output resolution, while more pixels produce a larger output file on dense pages.

Built for sharp page captures, design references, slide inserts, and documentation images when a visual copy matters more than editing. Multi-page files use page-by-page delivery, so a 40-page PDF becomes 40 PNG files delivered in a ZIP rather than one tall image.

One image per page

Each PDF page is rendered as its own PNG image, so page boundaries remain clear in the output.

Text becomes pixels

Text, tables and graphics from PDF are rendered into the image and are not editable as document content.

Page-by-page output

The conversion follows the source page order, producing separate PNG files when the PDF file contains several pages.

Built for quick export

Use PDF to PNG when you need page visuals for sharing, previews or image-based reuse rather than editing.

Saved in My Files

Converted files remain available in My Files for 1 day on Preview and up to 30 days on Team.

Not a document rebuild

The PNG result is a visual rendering of each page, not a reconstructed document with selectable text.

How to convert PDF to PNG

1

Add your file

Drop your PDF file onto the box above, or select it from your device. Upload starts when you begin the conversion.

2

Convert

We render each PDF page as a separate PNG image. Text becomes part of the image rather than editable document text.

3

Download

Your PNG images are ready to download.

What you can control

Pro+
Password-protected filesSets the password to open protected PDF
Page rangeSet page range or individual pages to convert
RotationSet PDF page rotation before converting to image
Crop boxDefines the options for cropping the page
ResolutionSet output image resolution in dpi
ScaleScale.md
HeightImage height in pixels
WidthImage width in pixels

Converting at volume?

Enterprise plans set conversion volume, retention and deployment around your organization's requirements. Talk to us about what your team needs.

Contact sales
ENTERPRISE
VolumeCustom
ConcurrencyCustom
File sizeUp to 1 GB
Queue priorityDedicated
RetentionCustom
DeploymentOn-premises available

Frequently asked questions

Questions about rendering PDF pages as PNG images.

Need more help?

Contact us
01Do vector PDF graphics stay vector in PNG?

No. PNG is a raster format, so PDF vectors and live text are rendered into pixels. PNG avoids JPEG-style compression artifacts, which helps diagrams and small type stay clean, but enlarging the image beyond its rendered resolution can still reveal pixelation.

02Why did my PDF become several PNG files?

The converter creates one PNG image for each rendered page. A multi-page PDF file therefore becomes multiple image files, delivered together. This is intentional: combining every page into one image would make long documents difficult to view and reuse.

03Can I edit PDF text in the PNG?

No. After PDF is rendered to PNG, the letters are part of the image pixels or page graphics rather than editable document text. You can crop, annotate, or place the image elsewhere, but changing the wording requires editing the source document or using an editable conversion route.

04Why choose PNG for PDF pages instead of JPG?

PNG is the better choice when crisp text, diagrams, or screenshots matter more than the smallest file. It is lossless, so repeated saving does not add JPEG compression artifacts. JPG is often smaller for photo-heavy pages, but it can soften fine edges and small type.

05Can I choose specific PDF pages?

Yes. This PDF conversion supports page selection, so you can limit the job to the pages you actually need. That also reduces the number of PNG files produced when the source is long, because each selected page becomes its own rendered output.

Convert within the tools your team already uses

Use qlot with the messaging, collaboration, and cloud storage tools you already rely on. New integrations are rolling out to bring converted PDF files directly into your existing workflow.

Webhooks and REST APIREST API and webhook access are available on request for teams that want to automate file conversion.
Get updates

Start converting PDF files with qlot today.

AI-powered document conversion optimized for speed, accuracy, and precision.

See pricing