How Do You Convert a PDF to a ZIP of Images?
You convert a PDF to a ZIP with QuickCatPDF by opening the PDF in the PDF to ZIP tool, choosing JPG, PNG or WebP, and clicking Create ZIP. Every selected page becomes an image, and all the images download together in one ZIP file, numbered in page order.
The PDF is opened in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
How to Download PDF Pages as a ZIP With QuickCatPDF
Getting all pages in one ZIP takes four steps.
- Click Select PDF file or drop your PDF on the page.
- Keep all pages ticked, or choose some in the preview or the Pages box.
- Choose the Image format in the ZIP and the Resolution. Tick Also include the original PDF in the ZIP if you want it in the same download.
- Click Create ZIP, then Download ZIP.
Why Use QuickCatPDF for PDF to ZIP?
QuickCatPDF gives you every page as an image in a single download. That's quicker than saving pages one by one, and the files are named "document-page-01.jpg", "document-page-02.jpg" and so on, so they stay in order in any folder or upload form.
You can also add the original PDF to the ZIP, which is handy when you send a document to someone who needs both the images and the PDF. In our test, 12 pages became a ZIP with 12 PNG images plus the original PDF in about 1.4 seconds.
The whole job runs on your device.
Does Zipping a PDF Make It Smaller?
No, not by much. A PDF is already compressed inside, so putting it into a ZIP on its own barely changes its size. That's why this tool converts pages to images: a ZIP of images is useful for sharing, uploading and editing individual pages, not for shrinking the PDF.
If you need images that fit a size limit, use PDF to JPG with Maximum size per image. For more image formats, use PDF to Image.
Which Image Format Should Go in the ZIP?
JPG makes the smallest ZIP and suits most documents and photos. PNG keeps text perfectly sharp and is best for pages with small print or diagrams. WebP is a good compromise for images going onto a website.
At 150 DPI, the default, pages look sharp on screens. Choose 300 DPI if the images will be printed.
For one picture per page without a ZIP, use PDF to PNG, and to shrink pictures for upload forms, see Image to PDF under 200KB.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free PDF to ZIP converter?
Yes, QuickCatPDF is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Can I open the ZIP on my phone?
Yes, current iPhones and Android phones can open ZIP files in their Files app, and every computer can open them without extra software.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No, the images and the ZIP are created in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I get only some pages in the ZIP?
Yes, untick the pages you don't want or type a range such as "1-5" in Pages.
What if I want the pictures inside the PDF, not whole pages?
Use Extract Images from PDF, which saves the photos and pictures embedded in the PDF at their original quality.
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