How to insert an image into a PDF
Quick answer: To insert an image into a PDF, open the PDF in an editor, choose Image, pick a JPG or PNG from your device, then drag it to the right spot and resize it with the corner handles. Download the PDF when it looks right. Quick PDF lets you add photos, logos and stamp images to any page this way.
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Adding a picture to a PDF is useful far more often than you might expect: a company logo on a quote, a product photo in a flyer, a passport-style photo on an application, a stamp or seal on a letter, or a photo of a receipt attached to an expense form.
Here is how to place an image on a page, how to get it looking clean, and how to add an image as a whole new page instead.
Insert an image into a PDF with Quick PDF
- Open the Add image tool Sign in at quickpdfapp.com and open Add image to PDF, or open the editor and tap Image in the toolbar.
- Choose your PDF Select the PDF from your device and go to the page where the image should appear.
- Pick the image Tap Image and choose a JPG or PNG photo, logo or stamp from your phone's photos, Files app or computer.
- Place it on the page Tap or drag the image to the spot where it belongs.
- Resize it Drag a corner handle to make it bigger or smaller. Keep it in proportion so it does not look stretched.
- Download the PDF Check the page at full size, then tap Download or Share.
Image on a page vs. image as a new page
There are two ways to put a picture into a PDF:
- On top of an existing page: a logo in a corner, a photo in a box, a stamp near a signature. Use the Image tool as shown above.
- As its own full page: a scanned receipt or a photo of an ID added to the end of a document. Use Pages and choose "Add PDFs or photos to this document", or combine everything with Merge, which accepts PDFs and photos together.
If you are starting from photos with no PDF at all, turn them into one with JPG to PDF.
Adding a logo or stamp that looks professional
- Use a PNG with a transparent background for logos and stamps. A JPG always has a solid rectangle behind it, usually white, which shows on coloured or grey pages.
- Start with a large, sharp file. A tiny logo stretched bigger looks blurry. It is better to shrink a large image than enlarge a small one.
- Leave a margin. Keep logos away from the very edge of the page so printers do not cut them off.
- Match placement on every page if you add a logo to several pages, so it does not jump around when someone scrolls.
- For a stamp effect, a red or blue stamp image near the signature reads as "approved" or "received". You can make one from a photo of a real rubber stamp on white paper.
Where to put common images
| Image | Usual spot | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Company logo | Top left or top center of page 1 | Keep it smaller than the page title |
| Applicant photo | The photo box on the form | Crop the photo to the box shape before adding it |
| Approved or paid stamp | Near the total or the signature | Red or blue reads clearly in print |
| Receipt or ID copy | Its own page at the end | Add it as a page, not on top of text |
| Product photo | Beside the description | Resize so text is not covered |
Images vs. signatures
You can insert a photo of your signature with the Image tool, but the Sign tool is built for it: it lets you upload a signature photo, draw one or type your name in a script font, choose ink colour, and save the signature for next time. Use Image for logos, photos and stamps, and Sign for signatures.
Other ways to add a picture to a PDF
- Mac Preview: you can copy an image and paste it onto a PDF page, then move it. Resizing is possible but not always precise.
- Editing the original: if you have the Word or design file, adding the image there and exporting again is cleanest for designed documents.
When you only have the PDF, an editor with an Image tool is the most direct way, and it works the same on a phone as on a computer.
Troubleshooting inserted images
- The image has a white box around it. It is a JPG or a PNG without transparency. Use a transparent PNG.
- The image looks blurry. The source file is too small. Use a larger original.
- The file got much bigger. Large photos add size. Shrink the photo before adding it, or compress the finished PDF; see why is my PDF so large.
- The image covers text. Move it or make it smaller; images sit on top of the page.
- An iPhone photo will not open. Some iPhone photos are saved in HEIC format rather than JPG. If one is not accepted, save or export it as a JPG first, or take a screenshot of it, which is saved as PNG.
Questions people ask
How do I add a picture to a PDF?
Open the PDF in an editor, choose Image and select a JPG or PNG from your device. Drag it into position, resize it with the corner handles and download the PDF. The picture becomes part of the page in the saved file.
How do I add a logo to a PDF?
Use the Image tool and choose your logo, ideally a PNG with a transparent background so there is no white box around it. Place it in a header corner, size it so it does not crowd the text, and repeat on each page if needed.
What image types can I insert into a PDF?
Quick PDF's Image tool takes JPG and PNG files. PNG is best for logos and stamps because it can be transparent. Photos from most phones and cameras are JPG; screenshots are usually PNG.
Can I add an image to a PDF on my phone?
Yes. Open quickpdfapp.com in your phone's browser, open the PDF, tap Image and choose a photo from your gallery or files. Use two fingers to zoom and drag the corner to resize, then share or download the result.
Can I add a photo as a new page in a PDF?
Yes. Use Pages and the option to add PDFs or photos to the document, or combine your PDF and photos with Merge. Each photo becomes its own page, and you can drag pages into the order you want.
Will adding an image make my PDF larger?
Usually, yes, and large phone photos can add several megabytes. If the result is too big to email, use Compress on the finished PDF. Balanced shrinks photos while keeping text sharp.
Do I have to pay to use Quick PDF?
You can open a PDF and edit, sign or fill it after signing in with Google or email. To download, print or share the finished file you start a subscription with a free trial: 7 days on the yearly plan ($29.78 per year) or 2 days on the monthly plan ($2.99 per month). You are charged when the trial ends unless you cancel, and you can cancel anytime.
Sign in with Google or email and start editing. Saving your file starts a free trial: 7 days on yearly ($29.78/yr) or 2 days on monthly ($2.99/mo). Cancel anytime. 🔒 Your file stays on your device.