3 Easy Ways to Insert a Picture Into a PDF File

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Whether you're creating a PDF from scratch or want to edit an existing PDF, it's easy to insert images into the file. If you don't have the paid version of Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can get a full-featured free trial. Alternatively, you can use a free online PDF editor such as DocFly, or you can use Google Docs for PDFs with simple formatting. This wikiHow will you how to insert your own image into any PDF file on your PC or Mac computer.

Things You Should Know Method 1 of 3:

Using DocFly

Step 1 Go to https://www.docfly.com/.

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Step 2 Click Click to upload your file.

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Step 3 Select your PDF file.

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Step 4 Click the file.

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Step 5 Click Image.

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Step 6 Select your image file.

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Step 7 Click the image you want to input.

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Click the image you want to input. The cursor will turn into a "+" with your image almost transparent.

Step 8 Click where you want the image.

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Step 9 Adjust your image.

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Adjust your image. If you need to move the image from the initial placement, click and drag it to another position.

Step 10 Click Save.

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Step 11 Click Export.

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\n"> Click Export . This is the purple button to the right of Save.

Step 12 Click Download.

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Using Google Docs

Step 1 Go to https://www.google.com/drive/.

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Step 2 Click New.

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Step 3 Click File upload.

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Step 4 Upload your PDF.

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Upload your PDF file. Find your file in the pop-up window, and then click Open. [2] X Research source

Step 5 The file will be uploaded to your Google Drive.

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The file will be uploaded to your Google Drive. You can find it underneath Suggested or in the Recent tab.

Step 6 Right-click the PDF.

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Step 7 Select Open with, then Google Docs.

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\n"> Select Open with , then Google Docs . The PDF will open in a new Google Docs page.

Step 8 Click the place you want your image.

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\n"> Click the place you want your image. Make sure the blinking line is where you want your image.

Step 9 Click Insert.

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\n"> Click Insert . You can find this on the top toolbar, between View and Format.

Step 10 Click Image, then Upload from computer.

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Step 11 Adjust your photo.

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Adjust your photo. Double-click your photo and select the icon for Wrap text, Break text, Behind text, or In front of text. After doing so, you can click and drag your photo to move it freely.

Step 12 Save the file as a PDF.

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Using Adobe Acrobat Pro

Step 1 Open your PDF.

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Step 2 Click the Tools tab.

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\n"> Click the Tools tab. It's in the upper-left area of Acrobat Pro. This opens the toolbar.

Step 3 Click Edit PDF on the toolbar.

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Click Edit PDF on the toolbar. This option will allow you to add new text and images to your PDF file. [3] X Research source

Step 4 Click Add Image.

Click Add Image . It's on the right side of the toolbar. This will open a new dialogue box, and allow you to select the image you want to insert.

Step 5 Select the image you want and click Open.

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Step 6 Click where you want to insert the image.

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Click where you want to insert the image. The image now appears in the file. If you need to move the image, click and drag it to the desired location.

Step 7 Drag the corner handles of the image to resize it.

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Step 8 Press ⌘ Command+S (Mac) or Control+S (PC) to save.

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Press ⌘ Command + S (Mac) or Control + S (PC) to save. The updated version of the PDF is now saved to your computer.

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