PDF Rasterizer

Convert PDF to image-based PDF • Flatten layers, remove selectable text & vector graphics

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Upload a PDF to convert it to an image-based PDF (flattened, no selectable text)

Max file size: 10MB

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Rasterization Settings

Image Quality 92

Output DPI (Scale)

Color Mode

Page Size

Pages to Rasterize

What does rasterization do?
Converts all content (text, vectors, layers) into images
Removes selectable text - becomes part of the image
Flattens all layers and annotations
Resulting PDF cannot be edited or have text extracted

Preview

Page 1 Preview (after rasterization):

Benefits:
Prevent text copying and extraction
Flatten transparent layers and annotations
Ensure consistent rendering across devices
Reduce file complexity

Rasterization Complete!

Your PDF has been converted to image-based PDF

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How to Use

How to Rasterize a PDF

Drop your PDF onto the tool, or click Choose PDF File.
Set the Image Quality with the slider, from 60 to 100. It starts at 92.
Choose the Output DPI. Standard is 72, High is 108, Very High is 144 and Ultra is 180. High (108 DPI) is selected when you open the tool.
Pick a Color Mode: Full Color (RGB), Grayscale or Black & White (High contrast).
Choose a Page Size: Auto, A4 or Letter. Leave Pages to Rasterize on All pages.
Click Rasterize PDF, then Download Rasterized PDF. The file name ends with _rasterized.

Features

Why Use This PDF Rasterizer

Your file stays on your device. The pages are rendered by code running in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Everything becomes a picture. Text, vector graphics and images on each page are drawn into one flat JPEG, so the file no longer holds editable text or objects.
Looks the same everywhere. Fonts are baked into the image, so the page cannot change on a computer that lacks them.
Three color modes. Keep full color, convert to grayscale, or use a high-contrast black and white threshold.
Quality and DPI controls. Trade sharpness for file size to suit the job.

Good to know: this is not a security feature. Anyone can still screenshot a page or run OCR on it, and rasterizing does not guarantee a smaller file. Links, bookmarks and form fields are gone. Auto keeps each page at its original size and orientation; A4 and Letter fit each page onto a fixed sheet without stretching it. To get searchable text back, run the result through PDF OCR.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What does rasterizing a PDF do?

It draws each page into a picture and builds a new PDF from those pictures. The result looks like the original, but the text, shapes and layers are no longer separate objects.

Can people still copy the text from a rasterized PDF?

Not by selecting it, because there is no text layer. Someone can still read it from a screenshot or with OCR software, so do not treat it as protection for secrets.

Which DPI should I pick?

High (108 DPI) is fine for reading on screen. Use Very High (144 DPI) or Ultra (180 DPI) when small print needs to stay crisp. Higher settings make larger files.

Why is my rasterized PDF bigger than the original?

A text-based PDF can be tiny, while a picture of every page is not. Lower the Output DPI or the Image Quality, or choose Grayscale, to bring the size down.

Can I get the text back afterwards?

Not from this file directly. You would need OCR software to read the text from the page images and add it back.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere, and is there a size limit?

No, the PDF stays on your device while it is processed in your browser. Your file size limit is shown on this page, and a free account raises it.

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