How to Extract an Image from a PDF on iPad
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1. Open the PDF document in Highlights
Locate and tap the PDF file you want to open in the Highlights document browser:
The PDF opens in a document scene:
2. Select the image you want to extract
If you use an Apple Pencil or mouse, this will bring up the full selection popover:
If you use your finger, this will bring up the standard selection popover:
2. Tap the image selection tool:
Your image selection is added as a rectangle annotation in the PDF and the image will show up in your notes.
3. Tap inside the image selection
This brings up the annotation popover:
4. Tap the Smart Copy button to copy the image:
Keep in mind that Smart Copy requires Highlights Pro.
If the image selection contains text you can convert it to text using OCR. If it contains a table you can even convert it to data and paste it in a spreadsheet.