A report has 30 charts you need as standalone PNGs for the next deck. Right-clicking each one and "save image as" isn't there in PDF readers.
Extracting images is a batch operation. One pass, all images, ready to drop into the next document.
Whole-page vs embedded images
Two different things. Whole-page extraction renders every page as a JPG or PNG — useful for visual archives. Embedded image extraction pulls out the original images that were placed inside the PDF — useful when you want the source assets at original quality.
Pick based on what you need.
For embedded images
Open the PDF in Flint's editor and use the image extraction tool. It identifies every embedded image and saves them to a ZIP at original quality.
Useful for reclaiming charts, logos, or photos from an old PDF when the originals are lost.
For whole-page rendering
Use convert PDF to JPG or convert PDF to PNG. Every page becomes one image at your chosen DPI.
Good for creating visual archives, thumbnails, or web previews.
FAQ
Will the extracted images be at original quality?
Yes, when extracting embedded images. The original assets are preserved at the resolution they were placed.
What format do extracted images come out as?
Usually JPG (for photos) or PNG (for graphics with transparency). Some tools preserve the original format; others convert to a uniform output.
Can I extract images from a password-protected PDF?
Unlock first, then extract. Without unlocking, the images stay inaccessible.
Does extraction work on scanned PDFs?
Each scan page is one image. Extraction pulls each page as a JPG or PNG. Useful for re-using scanned content.
Image extraction is one of those tasks that's tedious manually and trivial with the right tool. Open the PDF in Flint or use convert to JPG for the whole document.