PDF vs PNG: multi-page document or sharp page image?
PDF keeps text, vectors and multiple pages together. PNG exports a single page as a lossless raster—perfect for thumbnails, slides or further image editing.
| PNG | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pages | Many in one file | One image per export |
| Text | Selectable in PDF | Flattened to pixels in PNG |
| Sharp lines | Good when vector | Excellent for rendered pages |
| Best for | Forms, printing, archiving | Previews, docs, design pipelines |
Verdict
Keep PDFs as documents. Export to PNG when you need a crisp, lossless picture of a page without a PDF reader.