When You Need to Add an Image to a PDF
The most common scenarios: inserting a company logo onto a form, overlaying a rubber-stamp image (e.g., 'Approved', 'Confidential'), placing a photographed signature, or adding a QR code. Traditionally you'd reopen the source file in Word or InDesign, but when the original is unavailable a PDF image tool is the quickest fix.
Supported Image Formats
Our tool accepts JPEG (JPG) and PNG files. PNG supports transparency, which is ideal for logos and stamps where you want the PDF background to show through. JPEG is better for photographs because it compresses more efficiently. SVG and WEBP are not currently supported — convert them to PNG first using any free image converter.
- Use PNG with a transparent background for logos and stamps
- Keep image files under 5 MB for fastest processing
- Export signatures at 2× size (e.g., 600×200 px) for crisp results at retina resolutions
Step-by-Step: Add an Image to a PDF
1. Open the Add Image tool and drop in your PDF. 2. Click 'Choose Image' and upload your PNG or JPG. 3. Drag the image to your desired position on the page. 4. Resize by dragging the corner handles. 5. Select the page range (current page, all pages, or custom). 6. Click Apply and download the result.
Tips for a Professional Result
Position matters: keep logos in the top-left or top-right corner to match typical document conventions. For stamps, centre them diagonally or place them in the bottom-right. Use 'all pages' sparingly — adding a logo to every page is common for letterhead, but for a stamp you usually want page 1 only.