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Insert images

Insert an image (photo, logo, stamp) at a precise position on a page of your PDF. Directly in DocuNest's unified PDF editor (Insert menu).

Insert images in DocuNest: 100% local processing on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Automatable via the docunest CLI.

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Built into the unified PDF editor. This tool is used directly within the DocuNest editor: open your PDF, apply the action, undo with Ctrl+Z if needed, then move on to any other tool — without ever reloading your file.

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Features

Insert a PNG or JPEG image on a page
Free positioning by coordinates (x, y)
Customizable size (width, height)
Insertion from the editor (Insert menu), without leaving your document
Unlimited undo (Ctrl+Z) and revert to the original document

Use cases

1

Add a logo

Place your company's logo on the first page of a document.

2

Insert a stamp

Add an "APPROVED" or "RECEIVED" stamp to an administrative document.

3

Illustrate a report

Embed a photo or a chart at a specific location in the PDF.

Command line

Same result as the interface, in one command. Nothing leaves your machine.

docunest — zsh

local
# Insert an image
❯ docunest pdf stamp -i document.pdf --image photo.png --x 72 --y 72 --width 200 --height 120 -o result.pdf
✓ Done — file written locally, no network upload

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Frequently asked questions

Which image formats are supported?
PNG and JPEG. A PNG with a transparent background allows for a cleaner result.
Is the image embedded in the PDF?
Yes. The image becomes an integral part of the resulting PDF file.
Can I insert multiple images?
Yes. Run the command multiple times or use the editor, where each image can be moved and resized.

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Windows.exe · Windows 10+macOS.dmg · macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon

Linux

Install a system package, or use the AppImage if you prefer a portable version.

DEBDebian / Ubuntu.deb · system installRPMFedora / RHEL.rpm · system installAPPAppImagePortable, no install

Windows 10+, macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon), Linux (deb / rpm / AppImage)