Rasterize PDF
Turn every page of a PDF into a picture inside a new PDF. The pages look the same, but text can't be selected, copied or edited, and hidden layers, metadata and scripts are left behind.
Rasterize PDF
Open · Choose quality · Rasterize
How to rasterize a PDF
Open your PDF
Drop the file onto the tool.
Choose quality
Pick a resolution, JPEG or PNG, and colour or greyscale.
Download
Press Rasterize PDF and download.
Why use it
What this free tool does
No copying
Text becomes part of a picture.
Nothing hidden
Layers, comments, scripts and metadata are left behind.
Choose the sharpness
100 to 300 DPI.
JPEG or PNG
Smaller files or exact pixels.
Greyscale option
Rasterize in grey.
Prints anywhere
Fonts and complex effects can't cause printing problems.
When rasterizing helps
Rasterizing is a quick way to share a document that people can read but not easily edit or copy, or to fix a PDF that prints strangely because of unusual fonts or effects.
It also guarantees that anything hidden, like text under a black box, is really gone, because only what's visible is kept. The trade-off: text can't be searched, and files are usually bigger.
Tip: Need it searchable again later? Run the rasterized file through OCR PDF.
Your files stay on your device
Most online PDF sites upload your documents to their servers. Aleynray Ai does the work inside your browser instead, on your own computer or phone.
Nothing is sent anywhere, so contracts, bank statements, IDs and medical forms stay private, and there is no waiting for uploads.
- Free, with no sign-up or limits
- No watermark
- Files never leave your device
- Opens password-protected PDFs
- Works on desktop and mobile
Frequently asked questions
Can rasterized text be copied?
Not as text. Only OCR software could read it back.
Will the file be bigger?
Usually yes, especially at 300 DPI. Use 150 DPI and JPEG for smaller files.
Does it remove hidden content?
Yes. Only what is visible on the page is kept.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no limit on files and no watermark.
Are my files uploaded?
No. The tool runs inside your web browser and works on the file on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, so private documents stay private.