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Private PDF to Image Conversion | Rune

Private PDF to Image Conversion | Rune

Convert PDFs to images with complete privacy. All processing happens locally—your documents never leave your device.

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When converting sensitive PDFs, privacy matters. Rune's PDF to Image converter processes everything locally in your browser.

The Privacy Advantage

Most online converters:

  1. Upload your PDF to their servers.
  2. Process it remotely.
  3. Store it (temporarily or permanently).
  4. Send images back.

Rune's approach:

  1. Process entirely in your browser.
  2. Nothing uploaded.
  3. Nothing stored externally.
  4. Complete privacy.

How Local Processing Works

  • PDF.js library runs in your browser.
  • Your PDF is read locally.
  • Conversion happens in browser memory.
  • Images are created on your device.
  • Download is direct from your device.

Sensitive Documents That Benefit

  • Financial reports
  • Medical records
  • Legal documents
  • Personal information
  • Proprietary content
  • Confidential business documents

Privacy Comparison

Aspect Rune (Local) Typical Converters
File upload None Required
Server processing None Yes
Data storage None Often cached
Third-party access None Possible

Verify It Yourself

  1. Open Developer Tools (F12).
  2. Go to Network tab.
  3. Upload and convert a PDF.
  4. Observe: No PDF file upload requests.

Enterprise Benefits

  • Compliant with data protection policies.
  • No third-party data sharing.
  • Works with confidential documents.
  • IT-approved by default.

Conclusion

PDF conversion shouldn't compromise document confidentiality. Rune's PDF to Image provides complete privacy through local processing.