How to Extract PDF Pages Without Quality Loss
Published Jan 10, 2024 • Technical Guide
In many professional workflows, you often need to isolate a single page from a massive PDF report. While "Printing to PDF" is a common workaround, it often results in flattened layers and broken hyperlinks.
Our Sigma-Extract engine uses a non-destructive method called Object Mapping to pull pages without re-encoding them.
Why Sigma-Extract is Different
Instead of re-rendering the visual elements of a page, we mine the original PDF data tree. We identify the specific dictionary objects and font subsets required for that page and transplant them into a new document shell. This preserves 100% of the original vector quality.
The Benefits of Local Extraction
- Hyperlink Integrity: All internal and external links remain clickable.
- OCR Preservation: Searchable text layers are moved, not destroyed.
- Zero Server Latency: Since the processing happens in your browser, even 500MB files are processed instantly.
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Start Extracting NowA Note on Security
Security is our core principle. Because PDFTeq is built on a client-side execution model, your data never leaves your computer. This makes our tool compliant with strict privacy standards like GDPR and HIPAA, as the "extraction" happens entirely within your browser's local sandbox.