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Read files exposed through the supported document-level attachment tree.
This does not search every possible annotation or embedded-file arrangement.Extract PDF attachments
Download document-level files embedded in a PDF attachment tree. Recover supporting spreadsheets, documents or other attachments without changing the PDF.
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How it works
Open the container PDF
Select the PDF containing attachments.
Extract supported embedded files
Choose Extract attachments.
Verify the recovered file list
Download individual files or the ZIP bundle.
Extract PDF attachments
Convert from PDF
Download files stored in the PDF attachment tree
Retrieve the spreadsheet attached to a report
A report includes a supporting spreadsheet as a document attachment. Extract it and verify its filename and file type first. Extract the supported attachment tree and inspect filenames and types before opening. Compare the recovered list with a reader attachment panel.
✓ Compare the extracted list with the attachment panel in a PDF reader; do not assume an empty result proves no embedded files exist.Make it work for your document
Options after selecting a fileFrequently asked questions
The details, when you need them.
Does this extract pictures shown on pages?
No. Use Extract PDF images for that task.
Will all attachment formats be converted?
No. Attachments are downloaded in their embedded file formats.
Find supporting files inside a document
Some PDFs include source documents or supplementary records in their attachment panel. This tool reads document-level embedded attachments and saves their contents separately. Files referenced only through certain page annotations may not appear in that list.
Inspect attachments before opening them
Extraction does not execute the embedded files. Output names receive a numeric prefix and unsafe path characters are removed to keep downloads distinct. Only open attachments from sources you trust. A PDF containing pictures does not necessarily contain attachments; use Extract PDF images for page images.
Document-level attachment coverage
Page annotations and unusual embedded-file arrangements may not be discovered. An extracted file is not verified safe to open.
No attachments are found
The PDF may have none in its document-level attachment tree, or may use an unsupported arrangement. Check a reader attachment panel and page annotations before concluding that nothing is embedded.