How to Add an Image to a PDF Online and Offline

We've optimized the process to be simple and quick — just follow these steps to add an image to PDF:

1. Go to our online Edit PDF or access it through "Edit & Sign" in the top menu
2. Upload your file into the window and wait for it to load in our PDF editor
3. Choose "Add Image" from the toolbar and select the image you want to add
4. Place the image where you want it and resize as needed
5. Click "Done", choose the file format for saving, and then hit "Download"

Whether you need to add photos to PDF, or make any other changes, our tool ensures a seamless experience. Read on to explore additional features and tips.

Accepted Image Formats

Our editor supports a variety of popular image formats, including JPG, PNG, TIFF, WEBP, and GIF. When you click on the "Add Image" tool, a dialogue box will open and these files in these formats will be selectable, making it easy to choose the correct files. For instance, to add PNG to PDF, you need to choose the image from the directory.

If your image is in the wrong format, our tools make it easy to convert — SVG to JPG, HEIC to PNG, GIF to PNG, and more!

Once you've added an image to your PDF, PDF Paw provides several advanced editing options to perfect your document:

How to Rotate Images Left or Right

Once you've added an image to your PDF, you might want to adjust its orientation. Here's how:

1. Click on the image to activate editing mode
2. Find the circular handle just above the image frame
3. Drag the handle left or right to rotate the image file to your desired angle

How to Delete Added Images

1. Right-click on the image
2. Select "Delete"

How to Adjust Image Transparency

1. Right-click on the image and select "Properties"
2. Drag the slider left and right to adjust the opacity

These features give you complete control over your image placement and appearance, ensuring your PDF looks exactly as you envision it.

You can use Mac's native Preview application to attach images to a PDF file, but they will be added as a separate page. If this works for you, follow these steps:

1. Open your PDF file in Preview
2. Click "Edit" in the menu bar, then select "Insert → Page from File"
3. Choose your image file

Each image will be added as a separate page at the end of the PDF, but you can reposition them however you like by dragging the page thumbnails in the sidebar.

If you want to put images into PDF pages directly (rather than as separate pages), PDF Paw makes this process easy and works on any device or operating system, including Mac. This approach gives you much more flexibility in document layout and design.

Adding images to PDF files offers numerous benefits that can significantly enhance your document's effectiveness:

Professional Benefits

• Enhanced communication: Visual elements help convey complex information more clearly
• Increased engagement: Documents with images capture and hold reader attention better
• Brand consistency: Add logos and branded elements to maintain professional appearance
• Supporting evidence: Include charts, graphs, and diagrams to support your content

Practical Applications

• Marketing materials: Create compelling brochures and promotional documents
• Business reports: Add data visualizations and company branding
• Educational content: Include diagrams and illustrations for better understanding
• Technical documentation: Add screenshots and procedural images

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With PDF Paw's intuitive image insertion tools, you can transform plain documents into visually compelling materials that effectively communicate your message.

Once your PDF is ready, it's wise to protect it with a password, especially if it contains sensitive information. This will help keep your data secure and prevent unauthorized access.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to the Password Protect PDF option or access it through "Edit & Sign" in the top menu
2. Upload your file to the window
3. Select "Secure → Password Protect" from the top menu of the PDF editor
4. Review and complete the required fields in the settings panel
5. Click "Done" to complete, select your preferred file format, and then "Download"

You can also add a password while editing your PDF document. Just click on the "Secure" option in the top menu and follow the steps mentioned above.

You should also check out our guide on how to password-protect a PDF document. It explains why password protection is important, covers the basics of file security, and walks you through the process using different tools.