This article explains how to insert a personal image into any PDF file using a PC or Mac. If you have not subscribed to Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can download the free trial version of the software and use it for 7 days at no cost. If you'd rather avoid using Acrobat, you can opt for a free PDF editor available online called SmallPDF.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using Adobe Acrobat Pro
Step 1. Open the PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Pro
Find the PDF file you want to edit on your computer and double click on it.
- To add images to PDF files in Acrobat, you need a subscription. If you haven't already installed Acrobat Pro and haven't registered, click here to start a 7-day free trial.
- If Acrobat is not your computer's default program to open PDF files, right-click on the document, select Open with and then click on Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Step 2. Click on the Tools tab
It is located at the top left of the page. The toolbar will then be opened.
Step 3. Click Edit PDF on the toolbar
This will allow you to add new text and images to the file.
Step 4. Click Add Image
This option is located on the right side of the toolbar. This will open a new dialog, which will allow you to select the image you want to insert.
Step 5. Select the image you want to insert and click Open
The image will be imported into the file.
Step 6. Click on the point where you want to insert the image
The image will then appear in the file. If you need to move it, click on it and drag it to where you want to insert it.
Step 7. Click on the image resize handles and drag them to change their size
Click on the corners of the image and drag them out to zoom in or in to zoom out.
You can also use the editing tools located on the right panel. You can find them in the section titled "Objects". This will allow you to spin, rotate And crop the image.
Step 8. Press the ⌘ Command + S keys (Mac) or Control + S (PC) to save the file.
The updated version of the PDF will be saved on your computer.
Method 2 of 2: Using an Online PDF Editor on a PC or Mac
Step 1. Visit
If you want to insert an image into an existing PDF file, you can do it for free using an online PDF editor like Smallpdf.com.
This method will only allow you to paste an image onto the PDF; you will not be able to change the current text or formatting of the file
Step 2. Click Choose file
This green box is located at the top of the screen.
Step 3. Select the PDF and click Open
This will open the file in the browser.
Step 4. Scroll to the place in the PDF where you want to insert the image
Step 5. Click the image icon on the toolbar
This icon looks like a photograph and is located at the top left of the page.
Step 6. Select the image and click Open
A semitransparent version of the image will then be pasted onto the page.
Step 7. Click on the image with the mouse to place it
At this point, the image will be displayed correctly.
If you need to move it, click on the image and drag it to the desired point
Step 8. Drag the corners of the image to change its size
Dragging the edges outward allows you to enlarge it. Dragging them inwards instead makes it smaller.
Step 9. Click on the blue Download button
It is located in the upper right corner of the page. This will download a new version of the PDF to your computer.
