The Good
* Can convert PDFs to JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG, and TIF formats.
* Users are allowed to convert whole PDFs or a select range of pages.
* Supports batch processing.
* Supports drag + drop.

The Bad
* Overwrites existing image files of the same name and same format in the output folder without prompt.
* Attempts to install directly into C: partition by default as opposed to C:Program Files.
* Lacks ability to directly control output image resolutions and poor usage of DPI property.

Free Alternative
eXPert PDF Pro 5

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Ashraf  –  14 years ago  –  A fost util acest comentariu? da | nu (+198)

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:D
Ashraf is BACK!!!!

Thanks dude for coming back, we really missed your reviews!

Gonzo  –  14 years ago  –  A fost util acest comentariu? da | nu (+58)

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I am usually silent on software that does not appeal to me. As so many have noted, the "negative" votes so early are probably more a reflection of, "Would you use this software/do you need it?" much more so that on how well it does what it says it does.

This time, however, I do feel like leaving a comment is important because I cannot for the life of me figure out why I would need to take a PDF and make a JPG from it. A PDF file is small, easily read by many who have downloaded a PDF reader, etc. A PDF file is not easily navigated, can be quite large, and is not editable.

Thinking that maybe I'm not thinking this through, I went to the website. There was nothing there that would help me understand why I would need such a thing. Plus, the offer for "free" Open Office (which is free anyway), made me feel more like I was really being sold something I do not need.

So, even though it is free, it is not just a question of not wanting it, I just don't understand what need would be fulfilled.


I love GOTD and visit daily and download from time to time, and while I can understand why some would view my comment as the usual drivel, it is intended to be constructive. Vendors selling products should, at least in part, be able to tell you not just what their product does, by why you need it (even if you don't!).

Barry  –  14 years ago  –  A fost util acest comentariu? da | nu (+43)

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Does anybody remember Irfanview, freeware. It can take a PDF and output it as a PNG, or JPG or GIF or whatever you want. One program does it all.

And lay off Ashraf. It's good to have him back.

Truman Roper  –  14 years ago  –  A fost util acest comentariu? da | nu (+26)

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Tried this stuff on a PDF article from web... I need sometimes to extract images from articles to make presentations for my students. Yes, any PDF reader can copy an image from any PDF document, but exactly as it was rendered for your screen. This is no more than a simple screenshot. The final picture is usually of low resolution and quality. This program makes a great job! It converts PDF into images of any resolution you like! There is no preset values for output resolution, it seems that you can choose any value! I was realistic and tried 300 instead of 120 DPI by default. The result was excellent! It was a bundle of JPEG files 2479*3508 pixels with exceptionally clear images and text. Arshaf declared that there is a “poor usage of DPI property”, I don't agree! I made no changes in default destination of converted files. The program have made there a folder named as converted PDF was, and put there all the files. So incidental overwriting of existing files is impossible. It seems that Ashraf reported this bug played a bit with output folder.

Yes, the program tends to use root directory C:\ for all of its stuff, Ashraf is right! Any way, you have all the possibilities to change the default locations.

Yes, there is no way to choose a degree of compression of output images. Ashraf is right again! My estimation: a compression of JPEG output is about 50%. Any way, if you want to compress them more, you can use any free program as IrfanView.

What I don't like most of all, is an absence of supplied help file. After pressing “Help” button, you have an opened browser window with official site.

Any way, I like this program!

Vladimir  –  14 years ago  –  A fost util acest comentariu? da | nu (+25)

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