KissPDF PDF attachment extractor
Find files attached to or embedded in a PDF, then download one file or save several attachments as a ZIP.
Use this PDF attachment downloader to retrieve spreadsheets, XML invoice data, source documents, archives, and other files attached to a PDF.
Attachment scanning and ZIP creation run on this device.
Open the PDF, review the detected embedded files, and download one or more attachments.
Open a PDF that contains document attachments, page attachment icons, associated files, or a PDF Portfolio.
Check each filename, type, size, source, page, relationship, and safety warning.
Download one file directly or save the selected attachments in a ZIP archive.
Practical guide
Extract attachments from a PDF online for free with KissPDF. This PDF attachment extractor finds document-level embedded files, page attachment annotations, Associated Files used by PDF/A-3 documents and files stored in PDF Portfolios. You can download one attached file or save selected PDF attachments as a ZIP.
A PDF can contain original spreadsheets, XML invoice data, source documents, images, archives and other files that are separate from the visible pages. Some PDF readers hide these attachments or show only page-level paperclip annotations.
The results identify the stored filename, extension, MIME type, byte size, source PDF and attachment location. Page numbers, descriptions and Associated File relationships are shown when the PDF contains them.
Download an individual attached file with its original bytes, or select multiple PDF attachments and create a ZIP locally. Duplicate stored filenames receive distinct ZIP entries rather than overwriting one another.
This tool extracts files deliberately embedded as PDF attachments. Use an image extractor for artwork displayed on a page and a link extractor for web addresses and clickable annotations. Arbitrary PDF object streams are not presented as user attachments.
Clear answers based on how this tool actually works.
Choose a PDF, review the detected embedded files, select the attachments you need, and download one file directly or multiple files in a ZIP.
PDFs can embed many file types, including XML, CSV, spreadsheets, source documents, images and archives. The original creator decides which files are stored.
Yes. The scanner checks the document EmbeddedFiles name tree, page FileAttachment annotations and Associated Files rather than relying on the reader interface.
It detects embedded files referenced by a PDF Portfolio and labels them as Portfolio files. The Portfolio interface and other presentation metadata are not reproduced.
Yes, when the XML is stored as an Associated File such as Factur-X or ZUGFeRD invoice data. The AF relationship is shown when present.
Not automatically. Attachments can contain executable code, macros or malicious documents. The tool warns about common active file types, but you should scan every untrusted file before opening it.
The PDF may contain only visible pages, images or links rather than embedded files. It may also be encrypted, damaged or structured in an unsupported way.
No. Attachment discovery, file extraction and ZIP creation run locally in your browser.
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