How to Extract Images from a PDF on iPhone

TL;DR

PDFExtract pulls the embedded images out of a PDF's pages — figures, charts, photos — so you can preview and save them as files, all processed on-device.

Steps

Import the PDF into PDFExtract.
Choose image extraction.
PDFExtract pulls the embedded images from the pages.
Preview the extracted images.
Export them, or bundle text and images together as a ZIP.

Why it works this way

Screenshotting a figure out of a PDF gives you a blurry, cropped copy. PDFExtract pulls the actual embedded images at their real quality, so charts and photos come out as usable files. Previewing first means you grab the right ones, and on-device processing keeps the source document private.

Tips & edge cases

Real embedded images beat screenshots on quality.
Preview to pick just the figures you need.
ZIP export keeps images and extracted text together.

FAQ

Which images does it extract? The images embedded in the PDF’s pages — figures, charts, and photos.

Can I preview before saving? Yes. Preview the extracted images, then export them individually or in a ZIP.

Does it upload the PDF? No. Image extraction runs locally on your device.