Extract Images from PDF¶
Pull out all embedded images from a PDF document and save them as individual image files. This is useful for recovering photos, diagrams, charts, and other graphics from PDF documents.
How to Extract Images¶
- Go to PDF Tools > Extract Images in the sidebar.
- Open the PDF file containing the images you want to extract.
- Choose extraction options:
- All pages -- Extract images from every page
- Page range -- Specify which pages to extract from (e.g., 1-5, 10)
- Select the output format -- PNG or JPG.
- Click Extract.
- Choose the output folder where the images will be saved.
What Gets Extracted¶
The tool extracts images that are embedded in the PDF, including:
- Photographs and pictures
- Logos and icons
- Charts and diagrams
- Scanned pages (each page is saved as a separate image)
Vector Graphics
Vector graphics (shapes, lines, and text rendered as vectors) are not extracted as images. Only raster/bitmap images embedded in the PDF are retrieved.
Output Options¶
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Format | PNG (lossless quality) or JPG (smaller file size) |
| Resolution | Images are extracted at their original embedded resolution |
| Naming | Files are named sequentially: image_001.png, image_002.png, etc. |
Use Cases¶
- Recover photos from a PDF report or presentation
- Extract charts and diagrams for use in other documents
- Archive images from PDF catalogs or brochures
- Repurpose graphics for websites, presentations, or social media
Tips for Best Results¶
- PDFs created from high-resolution sources will yield higher quality extracted images
- If the extracted images appear low quality, the source PDF likely contains compressed or low-resolution images
- For scanned PDFs where each page is one large image, this tool effectively converts the PDF back to individual page images
Alternative Approach
If you need page-level images rather than individual embedded graphics, use the File Conversion feature to convert PDF pages to PNG or JPG at a specific DPI.