PDF to PNG

Converting PDF files to PNG images is useful for extracting pages as images, sharing content, and enhancing compatibility with different applications. This article explores different methods to convert PDF files into PNG format.

Using Windows

Windows users can use built-in or third-party tools to convert PDF to PNG:

1. Open the PDF file in Microsoft Edge or another PDF viewer.
2. Take a screenshot using Windows + Shift + S.
3. Paste and save the image as a PNG file.

Using macOS

Mac users can use the Preview app to export PDF pages as PNG images:

1. Open the PDF file in Preview.
2. Click File and select Export.
3. Choose PNG as the format and save the file.

Using Online Tools

There are various online tools available for converting PDF to PNG, including:

• Smallpdf
• ILovePDF
• PDF2PNG

Using Python

Python provides libraries like pdf2image to convert PDF files to PNG images:

from pdf2image import convert_from_path

images = convert_from_path("document.pdf")
for i, image in enumerate(images):
    image.save(f"page_{i + 1}.png", "PNG")
    

Conclusion

Converting PDF to PNG can be done using built-in tools, online converters, or programming libraries. Choose the method that best suits your needs.