Printable PDF Image Formats Cheat Sheet
This sheet is for anyone who needs to extract images from PDF files and wants a quick reference for common image encodings. It lists images in PDFs by format and resolution, with columns for Item and Detail. The rows cover JPEG / DCTDecode for photos that can be extracted losslessly as .jpg, Flate for screenshots and logos that decode to .png, and JPEG 2000 / JPX for high-quality images that export as .jp2.
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Use it while checking a PDF before export, comparing image types, or choosing the right output format for each asset. It is a fast lookup for deciding what to expect when pulling images out of a document.
Good for
- Check PDF image formats before extraction
- Choose the right output file type
- Review common PDF encodings quickly
Tip: Print it single-sided and keep it near your PDF editing tools for quick checks.
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