# PDF to PNG for researchers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/researchers/pdf-to-png_

Arthize lets researchers and academics convert a PDF to PNG in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Converting PDF to PNG exports each page as a lossless PNG image, keeping crisp edges on diagrams, screenshots and line art.

## Why researchers convert a PDF to PNG

A researcher merges a paper with its appendices, extracts a results table into Excel for re-analysis, and compresses the figure-heavy submission under a journal's upload limit — privately.

**Built for papers.** Whether it's papers, datasets, appendices, Arthize's pdf to png keeps the work inside your private workspace. Unpublished work and grant applications are confidential; a private workspace keeps them out of public tools.

## What matters when you convert a PDF to PNG

PNG export is lossless, so diagram edges stay crisp.

It suits line art and screenshots better than JPG.

You can export selected pages only.

## How to convert a PDF to PNG

1. **Open the convert tool** — Sign in, open Convert and choose PNG.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the PDF.
3. **Pick pages and quality** — Choose pages and resolution.
4. **Download** — Get lossless PNG images, one per page.

## FAQ

### How do researchers convert a PDF to PNG for free?

Converting PDF to PNG exports each page as a lossless PNG image, keeping crisp edges on diagrams, screenshots and line art. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why researchers and academics can use it for papers without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to convert a PDF to PNG sensitive papers?

Yes. Unpublished work and grant applications are confidential; a private workspace keeps them out of public tools. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I convert a PDF to PNG?

Converting PDF to PNG exports each page as a lossless PNG image, keeping crisp edges on diagrams, screenshots and line art. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Should I use PNG or JPG for PDF pages?

Converting PDF to PNG exports each page as a lossless PNG image, keeping crisp edges on diagrams, screenshots and line art. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.