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rachel.osolen [Extract Images from PDF Files] 		public:nnels:etext:extract_images_from_pdf_files [2021/06/16 11:34]
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-<note important>When you save the images from the PDF file ensure they are save as one of the following formats: ''gif'', ''jpeg'', ''png'', or ''svg''+<note important>When you save the images from the PDF file ensure they are save as one of the following formats: ''gif'', ''jpeg'', or ''png''. If they are not in this format they will not be compatible with conversion and you will need to redo all the images.
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 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  
-  * To use the ''Snapshot tool'' first choose the ''Edit'' option in the menu and select ''Take A Snapshot''. +  * ''Snapshot tool'': 
-  * Drag a rectangle around the area you want to copy, and then release the mouse button. +     * To use the ''Snapshot tool'' first choose the ''Edit'' option in the menu and select ''Take A Snapshot''. 
-  * Press the ''Esc'' key to exit Snapshot mode. +     * Drag a rectangle around the area you want to copy, and then release the mouse button. 
-  * You can then paste the copied image into another application, such as Word. +     * Press the ''Esc'' key to exit Snapshot mode. 
-  * Once pasted you can save it as an image.+     * You can then paste the copied image into another application, such as Word. 
 +     * Once pasted you can save it as an image. 
 +  * ''Export PDF'' 
 +     * Another option is to export the file so each page is save as a jpeg. This can be useful if it is a children's book. 
 +     * Select ''Export PDF'' 
 +     * Choose ''Image'' 
 +     * Select ''JPEG'' and hit ''Export'' 
 +        * Note: there is an option to ''Export all images'' but this is not always reliable since not all files have the images properly rendered into single files. 
 +     * Select the location on your computer to save all the images. It is recommended you make a new folder for them. 
 +     * If you need to crop any of the images use [[https://pixlr.com/editor/|PIXLR]]. It is a free online photo editing tool that is very easy to use. 
 +        * To learn how to crop an image see the following link: [[https://brilliantwebdesign.com.au/how-to-crop-an-image-in-pixlr]]
  
 <note>This option is only available in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and not the online version.</note> <note>This option is only available in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and not the online version.</note>
public/nnels/etext/extract_images_from_pdf_files.txt · Last modified: 2021/06/16 11:34 by rachel.osolen

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