How to Add Images to a PDF (Photos, Logos, Diagrams, Screenshots)

Insert logos, photos, screenshots, or diagrams into a finished PDF with full control over size and placement.

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The contract is signed, the PDF is final, and someone realises the company logo never made it onto page 1. Re-exporting the source means re-checking 40 pages of layout. Adding the image directly is a 30-second job.

Images in PDFs are placed on top of the existing pages — same as text, watermarks, and stamps. They don't disturb anything beneath.

Pick the right format

PNG for logos, screenshots, and anything that needs transparency. JPEG for photographs — smaller files, no transparency. SVG isn't natively supported in most PDF editors; convert it to PNG at the size you want.

Resolution matters. A 100×100 pixel logo placed at 300×300 pixels in the PDF will look blocky. Always start with an image at least as large as the final display size.

Drop it into the editor

Open the PDF in Flint's editor, upload the image, and drag it onto the page. Resize from the corners to keep the aspect ratio. Hold a modifier key to skew freely if you need to (rare).

For a logo you want on every page, apply the image as a repeated element across the page range — same as stamping a watermark.

Wrap text around it (or don't)

Unlike Word, PDFs don't reflow text around inserted images. The image sits where you place it. If it covers existing text, you need to either move the image, crop the PDF margins, or accept the overlap.

For presentation-style placements (a photo next to a paragraph), put the image where the original layout has empty space. Re-export the source if you need text reflow.

FAQ

Can I add a transparent logo?

Yes — use a PNG with an alpha channel. JPEGs always have a white background and will block the underlying content.

How do I add the same image to every page?

Apply the image across the full page range in one pass. Useful for logos, watermarks, and corner stamps.

Will adding images bloat the PDF?

A bit. Large images add real bytes. Compress the result if size matters for sending.

Can I crop an image after placing it?

Yes. The editor lets you crop after insertion. Crop the source image first if you can — fewer steps, cleaner result.

Inserting images into a finished PDF is faster than re-exporting the source. Open the file in Flint's editor and drop the logo, screenshot, or photo where it needs to go.

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Drop a PDF in and you'll be done in seconds — no install, files private to your account.

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