Mark Stephens Mark has been working with Java and PDF since 1999 and is a big NetBeans fan. He enjoys speaking at conferences. He has an MA in Medieval History and a passion for reading.

How to extract images from PDF file in Java (Tutorial)

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PDF files are not directly supported by Java, you will need external Java PDF libraries. This tutorial shows you how to extract images from a PDF file in 5 simple steps using the JPedal Java PDF library.

Extracting Image from PDF using Java

  1. Add JPedal to your class or module path (download the trial jar).
  2. Create a File handle, InputStream or URL pointing to the PDF file
  3. Include a password if file password protected
  4. Open the PDF file
  5. Iterate over the images on each page
  6. Close the PDF file

and the Java code to extract images from a PDF Document…

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Why do developers choose JPedal over alternatives?

  1. Actively developed commercial library with full support and no third party dependencies.
  2. Simple licensing options and source code access for OEM users.
  3. Process PDF files up to 3x faster than alternative Java PDF libraries.

The JPedal PDF library allows you to solve these problems in Java

Mark Stephens Mark has been working with Java and PDF since 1999 and is a big NetBeans fan. He enjoys speaking at conferences. He has an MA in Medieval History and a passion for reading.