How to Add Images to PDF for Free

Prior to starting, choose an apropos image format: JPEG is better for its compression method, PNG is better for its transparency background, and TIFF for its higher quality.

Moreover, since most PDFs don’t require high-resolution images, reducing the DPI to 150–300 (from 600+ DPI) can significantly shrink the file size.

Add Images to a PDF Online for Free

The PDFgear online PDF editor is a user-friendly tool for you to instantly insert images into PDFs. It works without software installation, and it’s accessible from various devices.

PDFgear is free to use, you won’t be asked to sign up for an account, and there’s no watermark in the output.

Step 1. Use a web browser to go to PDFgear online PDF editor, and click the Select PDF File button to open the PDF you need to add an image to.

Step 2. When the PDF is opened, click the Stamp button from the upper menubar and click Custom Stamp in the dropdown.

Choose an image file from your device, PDFgear supports JPG and PNG file formats.

Step 3. Once the image is added, drag and drop the handles or the image object to adjust its size or position.

Step 4. Click the Change Opacity button from the upper menubar to change the image opacity as desired. For example, in some cases, you may need to show text behind the image.

Step 5. To duplicate the added image, right-click on the added image and click Copy.

Step 6. Once you’re done adding the desired image, click the upper-right Download file button to save the new PDF.

Add Images to a PDF Offline with a Free PDF Editor

If you’re working with larger/private PDF files or looking for more advanced PDF editing features, then the PDFgear software for Windows and Mac is definitely the choice.

Compared with the online version, PDFgear software also provides a unique feature to edit images in PDF. You get to flexibly add, replace, delete, or rotate existing images in the PDF.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear on your device. Open PDFgear, and click Open File to open the PDF you need.

Step 2. Go to the Edit toolbox and click the Add Image button from there, choose an image file from your device to add to the PDF.

Step 3. Drag on the added image to resize it, change its aspect ratio, or reposition it.

Step 4. To add an image to a PDF over an image, you can also choose to replace the existing image.

Select the existing image in the PDF, and click the Replace button the the pop-up toolbar on the right side, and you can add a new image to replace it.

Step 5. When you’re done adding the image, click the upper-left Save as button to save the PDF with new images.

Add Images to a PDF on Mobile for Free

PDFgear is a versatile mobile app that empowers you to add images to PDF directly from your smartphone, at no cost.

Whether you’re looking to insert logos, illustrations, or photos, PDFgear simplifies the process with its intuitive interface.

PDFgear app is also free to use, now get it from the Apple App Store or Google Play!

Step 1. Open the PDFgear app on your phone, and tap the lower right Plus icon to add a PDF to PDFgear, then tap on it to open it.

Step 2. Tap the upper-right Edit button to go to the PDF editing mode.

Step 3. Tao the top Annotate button and go to Fill & Sign.

Step 4. Tap the Stamp button on the upper menubar, and tap Create Stamp in the pop-up menu below.

Step 5. Tap on the Image tab in the subsequent window.

Step 6. Select a picture on your mobile phone to add to the PDF, then drag the PDF to resize or reposition it.

Step 7. Lastly, tap the top-right triple dots button to save or share the modified PDF.

FAQs

How to reduce the size of a PDF with added images?

If you intend to save or share a PDF with added images, you may find that the size of the PDF is excessively large due to the attached elements.

To reduce the size of the PDF with images while preserving quality, you can compress the PDF using PDFgear, or print the PDF file with a virtual printer installed on your device.

Will adding images to a PDF change the file size?

Yes, adding images will increase the file size of the PDF. The amount of increase depends on the resolution and dimensions of the images added. To minimize file size, consider resizing the image or using a lower resolution before inserting it into the PDF.

Can I move or resize an image after adding it to a PDF?

With PDFgear, you can move and resize images after adding them to a PDF. Click on the image to select it, and you should see handles that allow you to resize, or you can drag the image to reposition it.

How do I ensure the image I add to a PDF maintains its quality?

To maintain image quality, use the original, high-resolution image and avoid resizing it more than necessary within the PDF.

How to add a picture in PDF with Adobe Acrobat？

To add an image, open the PDF in Acrobat. Then, go to Tools > Edit PDF > Add Image.

Find the image file you want to use in the Open dialog box. Select the image file and click Open.

Click where you want to put the image or click and drag to resize it as you position it.