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Getting Started with PDFto.me

PDFto.me makes PDF conversion simple and secure. Follow these steps to convert your first document:

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click "Choose File" to select from your device.

2

Choose Format

Select your desired output format: JPG, PNG, WebP, or Word document.

3

Download Results

Your converted files will be ready for download in seconds.

Pro Tip: For best results, ensure your PDF file is under 16MB and contains clear, readable text or images.

PDF to Image Conversion Guide

Converting PDF to JPG, PNG, or WebP

Our image conversion feature transforms PDF pages into high-quality images perfect for presentations, websites, or social media.

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Upload your PDF - Files up to 16MB are supported
  2. Preview pages - See thumbnails of all PDF pages
  3. Select pages - Choose specific pages or convert all
  4. Choose format - JPG for photos, PNG for transparency, WebP for web use
  5. Adjust settings - Set quality, DPI, and orientation
  6. Convert & download - Get your images as individual files or ZIP archive

Image Quality Settings:

  • DPI (Dots Per Inch): 150 DPI for web use, 300 DPI for print quality
  • Quality: 85% for optimal balance of size and quality
  • Format choice: JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency

PDF to Word Conversion Guide

Creating Editable Word Documents

Convert your PDF files into fully editable Word documents while preserving formatting, fonts, and layout structure.

Best Practices for Word Conversion:

  • Text-based PDFs work best - scanned documents may have reduced accuracy
  • Simple layouts convert more accurately than complex designs
  • Standard fonts are preserved better than custom or decorative fonts
  • Tables and lists are automatically detected and formatted

What to Expect:

✓ Well Preserved:
  • Text content and paragraphs
  • Font styles and sizes
  • Basic formatting (bold, italic)
  • Page structure
⚠ May Need Adjustment:
  • Complex layouts
  • Embedded images positioning
  • Custom fonts
  • Advanced formatting

Image Compression Tool

Our intelligent image compression tool reduces file sizes while maintaining visual quality, perfect for web optimization and storage savings.

Supported Formats:

  • JPG/JPEG - Best for photographs
  • PNG - Best for graphics with transparency
  • WebP - Modern format for web use
  • BMP - Uncompressed bitmap images
  • GIF - Simple graphics and animations
Smart Compression: Our algorithms automatically detect image content and apply optimal compression settings for each image type.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common causes and solutions:
  • File too large: Ensure your PDF is under 16MB
  • File corrupted: Try opening the PDF in another program first
  • Password protected: Remove password protection before uploading
  • Network issues: Check your internet connection and try again

Improve conversion quality:
  • Increase DPI: Use 300 DPI for high-quality output
  • Adjust quality settings: Set quality to 90-95% for better results
  • Source quality matters: Low-resolution source PDFs will produce low-quality outputs
  • Choose right format: PNG for text/graphics, JPG for photos

Speed up conversion:
  • Reduce file size: Compress your PDF before uploading
  • Select specific pages: Convert only needed pages
  • Lower DPI settings: Use 150 DPI for faster processing
  • Check server load: Try again during off-peak hours

Privacy & Security

Your Files Are Safe With Us

We take your privacy seriously. Here's how we protect your documents:

Secure Processing

  • All uploads use HTTPS encryption
  • Files processed in isolated environment
  • No human access to your documents

Automatic Deletion

  • Files deleted immediately after conversion
  • No temporary storage or backups
  • Zero data retention policy
Privacy Guarantee: We never store, analyze, or share your documents with third parties. Your files exist on our servers only during the conversion process.

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