Rasterize a PDF to Images

VB C#

using System.Linq;
using IronPdf;
using IronSoftware.Drawing;


var pdf = PdfDocument.FromFile("Example.pdf");

// Extract all pages to a folder as image files
pdf.RasterizeToImageFiles(@"C:\image\folder\*.png");

// Dimensions and page ranges may be specified
pdf.RasterizeToImageFiles(@"C:\image\folder\example_pdf_image_*.jpg", 100, 80);

// Extract all pages as AnyBitmap objects
AnyBitmap[] pdfBitmaps = pdf.ToBitmap();

Imports System.Linq
Imports IronPdf
Imports IronSoftware.Drawing


Private pdf = PdfDocument.FromFile("Example.pdf")

' Extract all pages to a folder as image files
pdf.RasterizeToImageFiles("C:\image\folder\*.png")

' Dimensions and page ranges may be specified
pdf.RasterizeToImageFiles("C:\image\folder\example_pdf_image_*.jpg", 100, 80)

' Extract all pages as AnyBitmap objects
Dim pdfBitmaps() As AnyBitmap = pdf.ToBitmap()

Install-Package IronPdf

Rasterize a PDF to Images

IronPDF allows any PDF document to be exported to image files in convenient formats or Bitmap objects. Image types, dimensions and page number ranges may also be specified.

How to Convert PDF to Image in C#

Install PDF to image C# library
Import existing PDF file with FromFile method
Convert PDF to image using RasterizeToImageFiles method
Specify save directory and image size
Check the output images

C# PDF to Images

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When it comes to generating detailed images from PDF files, rasterization is the way to go. You get the best image results for use on different digital platforms without losing any quality. You can design an image with a broad range of colors and complications since you can adjust every single pixel. Raster graphic files are also compatible with the majority of photo editing software.

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Best Features of the IronPDF PDF-to-Images Rasterizing Solution

The IronPDF PDF-to-images rasterizing solution is the best in class feature-rich solution for converting your PDF files to raster images. Here are some of the features tailored to meet the needs of most PDF-to-image rasterization projects.

The IronPDF PDF pages to image rasterizing solution renders the PDF and exports image files in convenient formats such as JPEG Images, PNG images, BMP, or Bitmap. These image formats will be perfect for any circumstances you need, be it high-resolution prints, web publishing, etc.

One image file is created for each page, which makes the process less cumbersome and the resulting image files very easy to manage.
You can specify the dimensions of the resulting image to one that is best suited to your current project.
You can also specify particular PDF pages or the range of pages you wish to convert.
The IronPDF PDF library is easy to install. You can begin converting PDF files right away.
The IronPDF .NET library has quick and easy licensing options.
IronPDF outshines most other PDF-to-Raster file solutions.

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How to Rasterize a PDF Document to an Image File using IronPDF

With the IronPDF Library and rasterization tool, you can rasterize a PDF page from a PDF file format to a jpeg image using the RasterizeToImageFiles class. It is a simple copy-and-paste C# code that can run in any .NET library. Here is how to do it with the IronPDF suite:

Specify the type of image file you want to output. The best guess will be taken from the FileNamePattern file extension if it is not specified.
Next, specify the DPI or the desired resolution of the output images.
Finally, IronPDF will output an array of the file paths of the image files created.
It should be noted that the DPI will be ignored on Linux and macOS.
The IronPDF Suite is not limited to PDF-to-Image rasterization.

Leverage the Power of the BEST PDF Tool

PDF-to-image rasterization is just one of the tools in the IronPDF suite. The suite itself comes with an additional 50+ features, functionalities, and solutions that give IronPDF its unique abilities.

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Extracting text from documents with whitespace is always a problem for many other PDF solutions. IronPDF is here to rectify such situations. Furthermore, multiple formatting, distorted image files, Unicode, and UTF-8 characters are in the past. The new system that IronPDF offers is rapidly winning over new clients. Enjoy the luxury of this seamless PDF tool.

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One factor that motivated the development of IronPDF is "simplicity of use". The IronPDF suite cuts down the cumbersome work and unnecessary coding needed to manipulate PDF documents in a .NET environment. IronPDF cuts down the seemingly overwhelming processes and makes them unimaginably easier. This basic and intuitive platform allows a developer to use the text from a PDF file in the same way you would a text document. Moreover, you can also export the file to any operating system.

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Considering the features that this PDF-solutions platform offers, you can't go wrong in deciding to try out IronPDF. Immediately after you sign up, you can begin reading, writing, and manipulating PDF files with any system and in any project.

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