ConvertDuck

PDF Image Extractor

Extract all images embedded inside a PDF file.

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Recover Original Images from Any PDF Document

Taking screenshots of a PDF results in low-resolution, pixelated images. This tool digs into the file structure to locate and extract the actual image objects embedded in the document. Whether you're a designer recovering lost assets or a researcher extracting charts, you get the exact original file—pixel for pixel—without any server uploads or privacy risks.

How to Save Images from a PDF

1. Select your PDF

Drag and drop your file into the browser window. We process files locally, so size limits are defined only by your device's memory (RAM).

Works best with standard PDFs, not scanned documents acting as single large images.

2. Automatic Scanning

The tool parses every page, identifying image operators (XObjects) and extracting them into a preview grid.

Processing happens instantly for most files under 50MB.

3. Filter and Download

Review the extracted visuals. Remove any icons or decorative elements you don't need, then download the rest as a ZIP archive.

Images are saved in their optimal format (usually PNG) to preserve transparency.

Why Professionals Use This Extractor

  • ✓ True Original Resolution

    Unlike screenshot tools which capture your screen's pixels, this engine extracts the raw image data stored inside the PDF container, ensuring maximum possible quality.

  • ✓ Zero-Upload Privacy

    Leveraging PDF.js and HTML5 Canvas, all processing happens strictly within your browser. Your confidential documents are never sent to a cloud server.

  • ✓ Smart De-duplication

    The extraction logic automatically handles naming collisions and attempts to identify distinct image objects, organizing them by page number for easy reference.

System Requirements

Supported Formats Standard PDF documents (Version 1.4+)
Output Format PNG (lossless) or Native Format inside ZIP
Browser Support Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge
Processing Mode 100% Client-side (WASM/JS)

Browser Extraction vs. Online Converters

Feature This Tool (Local) Server-Based Tools
Data Privacy 100% Private (No Upload) Files stored on remote servers
Extraction Quality Original Source Object Often re-compressed
Speed Instant (Zero Latency) Upload/Download wait times
Cost Free Unlimited Freemium / Monthly Caps

Common Questions About PDF Extraction

Q. Does this tool extract text or vector graphics? ▼
No, this tool focuses specifically on raster images (photos, pixel-based graphics). Vector shapes and text overlays are part of the page code and are not extracted as image files.
Q. Why are some extracted images sliced into pieces? ▼
Some PDF generators optimize pages by slicing large images into smaller tiles. Our tool extracts what is technically there—so you might see these tiles as separate files.
Q. Is it safe to use with confidential bank statements? ▼
Yes. Since the internet connection is not required for the actual processing logic (it runs in your browser memory), your sensitive data remains completely isolated on your machine.
Q. Why didn't it find any images in my file? ▼
Your PDF might be a 'flat' scan where the whole page is one single image, or it uses complex vector paths instead of embedded image objects.