PDF Conversion Tools

PDF to image conversion renders each page as a raster image (PNG, JPG). The PDF to Images Converter creates separate image files per page at specified resolution (DPI). Higher DPI produces better quality but larger files. Use image conversion for sharing pages in presentations, posting excerpts online, creating thumbnails, or when recipients cannot open PDFs. PNG preserves transparency and sharp text, JPG compresses photos better. Convert security-sensitive documents to images to prevent copying (though OCR can extract text from images).

PDF to HTML conversion attempts to preserve document layout as web pages. The PDF to HTML tool extracts text, images, and formatting, generating HTML/CSS that approximates original appearance. Conversion quality varies by PDF complexity: simple text documents convert well, complex layouts may need manual cleanup. Use HTML conversion for web publishing, email newsletters, content management systems, or making PDFs accessible without plugins. HTML is searchable and responsive but may not match original layout exactly.

PDF to Markdown conversion extracts text content with basic formatting (headers, lists, emphasis) suitable for editing. The PDF to Markdown tool identifies structure and converts to Markdown syntax. This works best for text-heavy documents with clear hierarchy. Complex layouts, tables, and precise formatting are simplified or lost. Use Markdown extraction for blog posts, documentation, note-taking, or content that needs significant editing. Markdown is plain text, highly portable, and works with static site generators.

Text extraction pulls raw text from PDFs, discarding formatting, layout, and images. The Extract Text tool reads text layer (not OCR), outputting plain text suitable for analysis, search, or repurposing. Extraction preserves text order as stored in PDF (may differ from visual layout). Use text extraction for data analysis, content indexing, plagiarism checking, or feeding text to other tools. Extracted text needs cleanup for whitespace, headers/footers, and column layouts.

Thumbnail generation creates small preview images of PDF pages for visual navigation or galleries. The PDF Thumbnail Generator produces low-resolution images suitable for webpage previews, file managers, or document management systems. Thumbnails help users identify documents quickly without opening full files. Generate thumbnails at 150-200 DPI for screen display. Consider caching thumbnails to avoid regenerating repeatedly.