Rasterize PDF Files
Convert all PDF content to images for enhanced security. Flatten PDFs by converting text and vectors to raster images, preventing editing and content extraction.
More information about this conversion
From simple conversions to a more complex automation using workflows, PDFengine provides professional-grade tools for every PDF task.
Maximum Security & Protection
Convert all PDF content including text, vectors, and forms to images. Prevent unauthorized editing, text extraction, and any content modification attempts. Maintain exact visual appearance while flattening content to images. Choose resolution settings for quality vs file size. Combine with compression or PDF/A for complete document protection.
Batch Security Processing
Rasterize multiple PDFs simultaneously or upload ZIP archives containing multiple files for efficient batch processing and comprehensive security hardening.
Even greater efficiency with PDFengine workflows
Take document management to the next level by combining and sequencing PDF conversion, optimalization, and/or organization tools. With fully customizable workflows, complicated PDF tasks cost just seconds to complete.
Why choose us to convert your files
Lightning Fast Conversion
Our advanced conversion engine processes your files in seconds, not minutes. Upload, convert, and download - all within moments.
Focus on business
Archive and convert email, AutoCAD, Visio, and Office files in one streamlined workflow. Perfect for companies with recurring document processes.
Perfect Quality Every Time
Our intelligent algorithms preserve formatting, fonts, images, and layouts. What you see is what you get - no quality loss.
How it works
Process your documents easily and quickly in three steps
Upload PDF Files
Select your PDF files or upload a ZIP archive containing multiple documents to secure through rasterization.
Rasterization Process
All text, vectors, and objects are converted to high-quality images, creating a flattened, non-editable PDF.
Download Secured PDFs
Get your rasterized PDFs with enhanced security. Multiple documents are packaged in a ZIP archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDF rasterization?
Rasterization converts all PDF content (text, vectors, forms) into images. This creates a flattened PDF where content cannot be selected, copied, or edited, enhancing document security.
When should I rasterize PDFs?
Rasterize PDFs when you need to prevent editing, protect confidential information, create non-editable contracts, or ensure documents cannot be altered after distribution.
Can I rasterize multiple files at once?
Yes, you can upload multiple PDF files or a ZIP archive containing up to 50 files for batch rasterization processing.
Does rasterization affect file size?
Rasterized PDFs may be larger than the original due to image conversion. However, you can combine rasterization with compression to optimize file size while maintaining security.
Why is it handy to convert my document to PDF?
Converting a file to PDF ensures your document stays consistent and accessible. PDFs lock in formatting, design, and structure, preventing layout shifts that can happen with editable file types. They’re compatible with virtually all devices and operating systems, making them ideal for professional documents, forms, reports, and presentations. PDFs are also easy to distribute; whether through email, downloads, cloud platforms, or QR-codes that let users open a file instantly on their phone.
Will documents lose quality when converted?
Our intelligent software minimizes quality loss when converting documents. As such, documents can be converted without having to worry about quality loss for a great number of times.
Will my document lay-out or format be changed if I convert it?
No; our intelligent PDF software recognizes document layouts and transforms them accurately onto a new file format. Was your lay-out or format not transformed accurately? Consider applying OCR, or applying different customization settings to convert it correctly.
Can I convert a document into PDF and convert it back into original format?
Yes! There are no limits to converting documents, and documents can safely and easily be converted back and forth. Conversion can be handy to edit a PDF document in Word, and later convert it back into an organized PDF format.
How can I merge PDF documents?
To merge PDF documents simply go to our converter, choose the file format you’re merging, and drag and drop the files you want to merge. Then you have the opportunity to edit some settings, press merge, and you’re done! You can download your merged file right away.
Can I customize my PDF documents while converting?
Yes, PDFengine offers various means of customizing your (PDF) documents. Consider adding a cover page, applying OCR, or using PDF/A as output.
Why is the text in my PDF not displayed correctly?
If the text is not copyable, clickable, or searchable, that means the text is not recognized within the PDF. Try uploading your document onto PDFen and applying OCR. OCR technology will make your text readable. In case it doesn’t work completely in one go: apply OCR a second time.
Ready to Secure Your PDFs?
Protect your documents from unauthorized editing and content extraction with PDF rasterization.
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