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Quick Guide: How to Add an Image to PDF

Fri. 14 Jun. 20246463

If you're looking to add images to a PDF document, you're in the perfect place. This skill is invaluable whether you're preparing presentations, creating visual reports, or simply enhancing your documents with relevant imagery.

Our guide will walk you through the simplest methods to insert pictures into your PDFs, ensuring your documents are both informative and visually appealing.
We'll cover everything from basic image insertion to adjusting the placement and size of your images within a PDF.



Naaziyah Ismail
Blog Author - B2B SaaS Content Writer
Naaziyah has written many tutorials on apps and software such as Monday.com, Jira, Asana, Trello, and PDF Reader Pro. She excels at engagingly simplifying complex processes.


How to
Add an Image to PDF on a Windows OS

Adding images to PDF documents is an essential skill for enhancing the visual appeal and clarity of your information. Using PDF Reader PRO, both Windows and Mac users can effortlessly insert images, making documents more engaging and informative.

Step 1: Open PDF Reader PRO

  • Launch PDF Reader PRO on your Windows device.

Step 2: Open Your PDF

  • Click on 'File' in the top menu, then select 'Open' and choose the PDF file you want to edit.


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Step 3: Insert Image

  • Navigate to the 'Edit' menu.
  • Click on 'Add Image' and browse your computer to select the image file you wish to add.


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Step 4: Place the Image

  • After selecting the image, click 'Open' to place it in the PDF.
  • Move and resize the image as needed by clicking and dragging its edges.

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Step 5: Save Your Document

  • Once you are satisfied with the image placement, save your document by clicking 'File' and then 'Save', or 'Save As' if you want to create a new document without overwriting the original.


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You can also read about extracting images from a PDF.

 

How to Add an Image to PDF on a Mac OS

You can add an image to PDF following similar steps on your Mac operating system. 

Step 1: Open PDF Reader PRO

  • Open PDF Reader PRO on your Mac.

Step 2: Load Your PDF

  • Select 'File' from the top menu, then 'Open', and find the PDF you want to edit.



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Step 3: Add Image

  • Go to the 'Edit' tab.
  • Choose 'Add Image', then find and select the image file from your Mac.

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Step 4: Adjust the Image

  • Click 'Open' to insert the image into the PDF.
  • Adjust the size and position by dragging the corners and sides of the image.

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Step 5: Save the Edited PDF

  • After positioning the image correctly, save the changes by clicking on 'File' and choosing 'Save' or use 'Save As' to save a new version of the document.



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By following these steps in PDF Reader PRO, you can add images to your PDF documents efficiently on both Windows and Mac operating systems. You also can 
print PDF files.

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