How to use this tool
- Drop in a PDF.
- Choose an output format (JPG or PNG) and a resolution.
- Click Convert — every page renders as a separate image, with a live progress count.
- Download individual pages, or grab all of them at once as a ZIP.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Don't pick PNG for a long, photo-heavy PDF unless you need lossless output — the resulting files (and ZIP) will be much larger than JPG for the same content.
- Don't go straight to the highest resolution for a very long document — try Standard first, since High resolution multiplies both processing time and memory use per page.
How this differs from a screenshot
A screenshot captures whatever happens to be rendered on your screen at whatever zoom level your PDF viewer was using — soft, inconsistent, and dependent on your display. This tool renders each page directly from the PDF's own vector content at a resolution you choose, using pdf.js, the same engine Firefox uses to display PDFs natively. The result is sharp regardless of your screen, and consistent from page to page.
Frequently asked questions
- What resolution should I choose?
- Standard (1200px wide) is a good default for screen viewing and most documents. Use High (2000px) if you plan to zoom in or print the result, or Screen (800px) for quick previews or smaller file sizes.
- JPG or PNG — which should I pick?
- JPG produces much smaller files and is the right choice for photos or scanned pages. PNG is lossless and better for pages with sharp text or line art, at the cost of a larger file.
- Can I convert a very long PDF?
- Yes, but each page is rendered in your browser's memory, so very long documents (100+ pages) at high resolution can get slow or memory-intensive on lower-end devices. If that happens, try a lower resolution or split the PDF first.
- Are my pages uploaded anywhere?
- No — the PDF is rendered to images entirely in your browser using pdf.js, the same rendering engine behind Firefox's built-in PDF viewer. Nothing is uploaded.
How GetByteRush compares
Most free tools for this online work the same way: you upload your file to their server, wait, then download the result — which means your file (and often your email, for a "free" account) sits on someone else's infrastructure. Here's the actual difference:
| Feature | GetByteRush | Typical online PDF-to-image converters |
|---|---|---|
| PDF ever leaves your device | No — rendered in this tab | Yes, uploaded to convert |
| Page count limit | None imposed by us | Often capped on free tiers |
| Download all pages at once | Yes, as a ZIP | Varies |
| Choice of resolution | Yes, three presets | Often fixed |
("Typical online tools" reflects publicly documented behavior of common free file-processing sites as of 2026 — always check a specific competitor's own privacy policy and pricing page, since these details change.)