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PDF Thumbnail
Generate and download thumbnails for all pages
What is PDF Thumbnail?
Generating a thumbnail image of a PDF's first page gives you a visual preview for display in file browsers, web interfaces, document management systems, or email previews.
PDFStream renders the first page at your chosen resolution and exports it as a JPG or PNG image. The thumbnail faithfully represents the page layout, fonts, and graphics.
Use cases: creating a cover image for a document management system, generating a preview image for a file-sharing link, producing a thumbnail for display on a website, or creating a preview for a document selection UI.
How-to
- 1
Upload file
Select the PDF.
- 2
Settings
Set the thumbnail size and resolution.
- 3
Generate & Download
Download thumbnails of all pages in a ZIP file.
Practical tips
Create previews for listings
Use a first-page image as a cover in document libraries, catalogs, or download pages.
JPG for photos, PNG for text
Choose JPG for image-heavy covers and PNG when the page is mostly text or line art.
Generate for selected pages
Specify a page range when a later page shows the content better than the cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the thumbnail format?▼
You can choose between JPG or PNG.
Can I only generate thumbnails for specific pages?▼
Yes, you can specify a page range.
Are files stored on your server?▼
No.
Last Updated: August 6, 2026
