This wikiHow teaches you how to insert your own images into a PDF file on a PC or Mac computer. If you don't subscribe to Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can download the free trial version and use it for seven days at no cost. If you don't want to use Acrobat, you can take advantage of a free, web-based PDF editing program called SmallPDF.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Adobe Acrobat Pro
Step 1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Pro
Find and double-click the PDF file you want to edit on your computer.
- To add photos to PDF files in Acrobat, you need to subscribe to the program's services (paid). If you haven't already installed and created an Acrobat Pro account, click here to use the seven-day free trial period.
- If Acrobat is not already set as your computer's primary PDF file reviewer, right-click the file, select " Open With, and click " Adobe Acrobat Pro ”.
Step 2. Click the Tools tab
It's in the upper-left corner of the Acrobat Pro window. The toolbar will load afterwards.
Step 3. Click Edit PDF on the toolbar
This option allows you to add text and images to the PDF file.
Step 4. Click Add Image
This option is on the right side of the toolbar. A new dialog window will open and you can select the image that needs to be inserted.
Step 5. Select the desired image and click Open
The image will be imported into the file afterwards.
Step 6. Click the part you want to add an image to
After that, the image will be displayed in the file. If you need to move an image, click and drag the image to the desired location.
Step 7. Drag the corners of the picture frame to resize it
Click and drag the corners of the image inward or outward to increase or decrease its size.
You can also use the image editing tools in the right pane, under the " Objects " section. This tool allows you to reverse (“ Flip ”, horizontally or vertically), rotate (“ Rotate ”), and truncate (“ Crop ") picture.
Step 8. Press shortcut Command+S (Mac) or Control+S (PC) to save the file.
The new version of the file will be saved to the computer.
Method 2 of 2: Using an Online PDF Editor on a PC or Mac Computer
Step 1. Visit
If you want to insert an image into an existing PDF file, you can do so using a free online PDF editing service such as Smallpdf.com.
This method allows you to paste an image into a PDF file. However, you cannot edit existing text or formatting
Step 2. Click Choose file
It's a green box at the top of the screen.
Step 3. Select the PDF file and click Open
The file will open in the browser.
Step 4. Swipe the screen to the part you want to add an image to
Step 5. Click the image icon on the toolbar
This icon looks like a photo and appears in the upper-left corner of the page.
Step 6. Select the image and click Open
A transparent or translucent version of the image will be pasted onto the page.
Step 7. Click the cursor to place the image
Now, the image should look like it should.
If you need to move the image, click and drag the image to the desired location
Step 8. Drag the corners of the image to resize it
You can drag the corners of the image outward to increase its size, or inward to reduce the image.
Step 9. Click the blue Download button
It's in the top-right corner of the page. The new version of the PDF file will be downloaded to your computer after that.
