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Extract Attachments

Extract embedded files from PDFs. Download all attachments from PDF documents.

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PDF organization

Organize pages before you publish or share

Use the page controls to put the document in the order you actually need. For multi-file operations, confirm every source is included before creating the final PDF.

Input

.pdf

Output

ZIP

Batch

Up to 10 files per run

Extract AllZip OutputBatch Extract
Batch-aware

Up to 10 files per run. Only use one run when files share the same operation.

Workflow continuity

Move into a related operation instead of re-finding the tool.

Output-ready

Download a destination-ready result and verify it before sharing.

File limits

Configured runtime limit applies.

PDF quality check before download
Review page order
Confirm deleted/extracted pages
Open the final PDF before sharing

Natural next steps

Continue with a related tool using the same file workflow.

Supported input

PDF

Output

ZIP

Multiple files

Check the upload limit below

Keep your source

Review the result before sharing

Smart workflows

Finish the job, not just the file

Use the existing tool graph to continue into useful next steps. Bulk and output-packaging capabilities are surfaced automatically where the underlying tool supports them.

Bulk processingZIP-ready outputPage selectionWorkflow-ready

Continue with Pdf To Zip

Bulk-ready

Finish the job after Extract Attachments with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.

  1. Extract Attachments
  2. Pdf To Zip
Output: Pdf To Zip

Best when Extract Attachments is only the first step in your workflow.

Continue with Add Attachments

Bulk-ready

Finish the job after Extract Attachments with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.

  1. Extract Attachments
  2. Add Attachments
Output: Add Attachments

Best when Extract Attachments is only the first step in your workflow.

About This Tool

Extract Attachments retrieves all embedded files from PDF documents. Download attachments individually or as a ZIP archive containing all files.

Perfect for accessing source files, data, or supplementary materials embedded in PDF packages.

All extraction happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.

How to Use

  1. Upload Your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.

  2. View Attachments

    See a list of all embedded files in the PDF.

  3. Extract and Download

    Download individual files or all as a ZIP.

Use Cases

Access Source Files

Extract original data files from PDF reports.

Recover Attachments

Retrieve embedded files from PDF packages.

Batch Extraction

Extract attachments from multiple PDFs at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if there are no attachments?+

The tool will indicate if no embedded files are found.

Are all attachment types supported?+

Yes, all embedded file types can be extracted.

Can I extract from multiple PDFs?+

Yes, you can process multiple PDFs and download all attachments.