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Extract Attachments
Extract attached files from PDF
What is Extract Attachments?
PDFs can carry embedded file attachments — spreadsheets, images, original source files — that are invisible unless you know to look. PDFStream lists all attachments and makes them available for download.
The tool reads the PDF's embedded file stream and presents each attachment with its filename and type. Download any or all attachments individually.
Use cases: recovering an Excel file attached to a PDF report, extracting source files embedded by an engineer in a technical document, accessing a JPEG attached to a PDF form, or auditing a document for unexpected embedded content before sharing externally.
How-to
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Upload file
Select the PDF containing attachments.
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Extract
Click the extraction button.
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Download
Download attachments individually or as a ZIP file.
Practical tips
Find hidden source files
PDF reports sometimes carry the original spreadsheet or data file as an attachment.
Any file type can be attached
Attachments may include Excel, images, XML, or ZIP files, and each can be downloaded.
No attachments, no output
If the PDF carries no embedded files, the tool tells you instead of producing an empty download.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of files can be attached?▼
Any file format, including Excel, images, XML, ZIP, etc., can be attached to a PDF.
What happens if there are no attachments?▼
A message will inform you that no attachments were found.
Are files stored on your server?▼
No, all processes are executed within your browser.
Last Updated: August 6, 2026
