Medical researchers, clinicians, and students preparing presentations and posters frequently need to reference charts and figures from published studies. These papers come as PDF files, but presentation software and poster templates require image files — not PDFs. Converting the specific figure page to a PNG makes it easy to insert into any slide deck or poster layout.
Here's the two-step workflow using QuickyDesk's Split tool and Convert tool.
Step 1: Extract the Figure Page
Open the medical paper PDF and note which page contains the chart or figure you need. Navigate to QuickyDesk's Split PDF tool, upload the paper, and enter just that page number (e.g., 8) to extract it as a single-page PDF.
This step is optional but recommended — it avoids converting an entire multi-page paper when you only need one figure.
Step 2: Convert the Extracted Page to PNG
Open the Convert Tool
Navigate to QuickyDesk's Convert tool and select PDF to Images mode.
Upload and Convert
Upload the single-page PDF extract and download the resulting PNG.
Insert into Your Presentation
Insert the PNG into your PowerPoint, Google Slides, or research poster template using Insert > Picture. Add proper attribution of the original source alongside the image.
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Convert PDF to Images →Frequently Asked Questions
Will the chart labels and legend be readable in the PNG?
QuickyDesk converts at 150 DPI, which renders data labels, axis text, and legend entries clearly at standard presentation sizes. Zoom in on the PNG after conversion to verify readability at your intended display size.
Can I extract a specific figure page before converting?
Yes. Use QuickyDesk's Split PDF tool to extract only the page containing the chart, then convert that single-page PDF to a PNG. This gives you exactly the image you need.
Can I use this PNG in a research poster or academic presentation?
Yes. PNG images insert directly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, and research poster templates. Ensure proper attribution of the original study source alongside the image.