You've got a PDF with images — photos, diagrams, screenshots. And you need to use those images separately, without the PDF formatting. You could take screenshots, but that's slow and loses quality. Or you could extract them directly.
Why extract images from a PDF?
- Reuse: Use images in presentations, websites, or other documents.
- Editing: Edit images in Photoshop or other tools.
- Archiving: Save images separately from the PDF.
- Sharing: Share images without sharing the whole PDF.
How to extract images from a PDF
- Open PDFly's Extract Images tool.
- Upload your PDF.
- Choose your output format — JPG or PNG.
- Click process — the tool extracts every image.
- Download the images as a ZIP file.
What image formats can be extracted?
- JPG: Photos and complex images.
- PNG: Graphics and images with transparency.
- Original: Keep the original format from the PDF.
Tips for extracting images
- Check the quality: Extraction preserves original quality.
- Name your files: Use the ZIP download for easy organization.
- Extract before editing: It's easier than taking screenshots.
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Open Extract Images ToolFrequently Asked Questions
Can I extract images from a scanned PDF?
Yes — images can be extracted from scanned PDFs, but they'll be in their original format.
Will the images lose quality?
No — extraction preserves the original image quality.
Can I extract images from a password-protected PDF?
You'll need to unlock the PDF first.