Removing images from a PDF strips embedded photos and graphics, leaving only the text layer — useful for creating lightweight, text-only versions of image-heavy documents. The tool removes image objects from the PDF structure. Text, vector graphics, and annotations are preserved. The result is a significantly smaller file suitable for text-based uses. Use cases: creating a text-only version of a report for accessibility tools, reducing file size by stripping decorative images, preparing a clean text document from a formatted PDF, or removing embedded photos before sharing a document that contains personally identifying images.

How-to

1
Upload file
Select the PDF.
2
Remove images
Click the image removal button.
3
Download
Download the text-only PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can the file size be reduced?▼

For image-heavy PDFs, the size can be reduced by more than 90%.

Is the text preserved?▼

Yes, the text layer is preserved completely.

Is this tool free?▼

Yes, completely free.

Are files stored on your server?▼

No, it is local.

Can I use it on mobile?▼

Yes.

Is the quality maintained?▼

Yes.

Is there a file size limit?▼

No.

How long does it take?▼

Seconds.

Can I download multiple times?▼

Yes.

What if an error occurs?▼

Try to fix the file first.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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