How to Convert a PDF to PNG on Mac — Each Page as an Image
Convert PDF pages to PNG images on Mac using Preview or a free browser tool. Export each page as a high-quality PNG without Adobe.
Convert PDF pages to PNG images on Mac using the built-in Preview app or FixMyPDF's PDF to PNG tool — no Adobe Acrobat needed.
When to Convert PDF to PNG on Mac
Extracting a page from a PDF to use as an image in a presentation. Creating thumbnails for a document management system. Sharing a specific page as an image via social media or email. Embedding a PDF page into a design in Figma, Canva, or Photoshop.
Method 1: Export to PNG in Preview
Open the PDF in Preview on Mac. Go to File > Export. Choose "PNG" from the Format dropdown. Set resolution (150 DPI for screen, 300 DPI for print quality). Click Save. Repeat for each page — Preview exports one page at a time.
Exporting All Pages as PNG from Preview
To export all pages: in Preview, select all page thumbnails (Cmd+A in the Thumbnails sidebar). Go to File > Export Selected Images. Choose PNG format and destination. Preview exports each selected page as a separate numbered PNG file.
Method 2: FixMyPDF Browser Tool
Open fixmypdf.in/tools/pdf-png in Safari or Chrome on Mac. Upload your PDF. Click "Convert to PNG". Download the PNG files — each page becomes a separate high-quality PNG. Faster than Preview for multi-page PDFs.
Resolution and Quality
150 DPI PNG: good for on-screen display, presentations, and social media. 300 DPI PNG: required for professional print — sharp text and fine details. Higher resolution means larger file sizes; choose based on the intended use.
PNG vs JPEG for PDF Conversion
PNG uses lossless compression — text and sharp edges stay crisp. JPEG uses lossy compression — smaller files but text may show compression artefacts. For PDF pages with text or line art, always use PNG. Use JPEG only for photographic-only pages where file size matters more than text sharpness.
Using PNG Output in Design Tools
After converting to PNG on Mac, drag the image files into Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, or Canva. PNG files from PDF pages have transparent backgrounds by default when the original PDF had a white background — useful for overlay designs.
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