Extract PDF Attachments

About this tool

A PDF can carry other files inside it: spreadsheets behind an invoice, source data behind a report, or the XML in a hybrid e-invoice. This pulls those attachments out and returns them in a ZIP.

Key features

• Free and unlimited

  No account, no watermark and no cap on how many files you process.

• Private by design

  Files are sent over HTTPS and removed from the server after processing.

• Works in the browser

  Nothing to install — it runs on desktop, tablet and phone alike.

• Fast

  Processing happens server-side and usually finishes in a few seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What is a PDF attachment?

A complete file stored inside the PDF. It is separate from the visible pages and often goes unnoticed, since most viewers hide it in a side panel.

What if the PDF has no attachments?

The tool tells you so rather than returning an empty archive.

Is this the same as extracting images?

No. Images are page content; attachments are whole files deliberately embedded in the document.

Are attachments a security risk?

They can be, since an attachment is an ordinary file and can be anything. Use Sanitize PDF to remove them if you would rather not carry them.