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How to save all images from a Word document

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When working with Word documents that contain a significant number of images, saving each picture manually can be tedious and inefficient. Fortunately, several practical methods allow you to quickly extract all embedded images at once, streamlining the process and ensuring that no image is missed. In this tutorial, you’ll learn four effective solutions for saving every image from your Word document, each suited for different needs and scenarios.

Save all images using the Save As feature

Save all images with Kutools for Word

Save all images by changing the file extension

Use VBA code to automatically extract and save all images

Save all images using the Save As feature

The Save As feature provides a straightforward way to extract all images from a Word document at once. This approach is particularly useful if you prefer a method that doesn’t require any add-ins or advanced configuration. Here's how you can use it:

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  1. Start by opening the document that contains the images you wish to save. Then navigate to File > Save As in the Word interface.
  2. From the Save as type drop-down list, choose Web Page (*.htm; *.html). This format exports the document in a way that separates images and other media into an external folder.
  3. Click Save.
    Web Page option selected from the Save as type dropdown in the Save As window

After saving, a .htm file and a corresponding folder (named after your document) are generated in the location you specified. Inside this folder, you’ll find all images extracted from the document in their original formats. This method is quick and works for most standard Word documents. However, image naming can be generic, and some advanced image types may not be extracted perfectly in rare cases. For large documents, image sorting may require additional effort.

Save all images with Kutools for Word

Kutools for Word offers a dedicated feature called Export Picture/Table to Images that allows you to efficiently export all images from your document in just a few clicks. This method is especially useful for users who process documents with numerous images or need to customize export formats and destination folders.

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  1. On the Word ribbon, click Kutools Plus > More > Export Picture/Table to Images.
    Export Picture/Table to Images option on the Kutools Plus tab on the ribbon
  2. In the Export Picture/Table to Images dialog box, configure the extraction options carefully:
    • Set Types to Pictures to include only images in your export.
    • Select your preferred image format (such as PNG, JPG, or BMP) from the Export format drop-down list. Choosing the appropriate format ensures compatibility for future use.
    • Click the Select file location button button to specify a folder where all images will be saved. Confirm your selection to avoid exporting images to an unintended location.
      Export Picture/Table to Images dialog box
  3. Click Export. All images from the document will be extracted and saved as individual files in your chosen folder.

This solution enables batch image extraction, supports flexible formatting and provides additional benefits for handling tables or special graphics. If your document includes complex layouts or a mix of image types, Kutools helps simplify the overall process. Please ensure the target folder has write permissions to prevent errors during export.

Save all images by changing the file extension

If you prefer not to use additional software or built-in features, you can manually extract all images by converting the Word document file type. This method leverages the fact that .docx files are essentially ZIP archives containing all the document assets. While it's a bit technical, it's very effective for accessing original image files. Proceed as follows:

  1. Right-click your Word file and choose Rename.
    Rename option on the right-clicking menu
  2. Modify the file extension by replacing .docx with .zip. Make sure you have file extensions visible in Windows Explorer.
    File extension changed from docx to zip
  3. Press Enter. If prompted with a warning message about changing the file type, click Yes to continue.
    Confirmation dialog saying 'Are you sure to change it?'
  4. Right-click the ZIP archive and select Extract to [file name] or use any compatible extraction tool.
  5. Inside the extracted folders, navigate to Word > Media. This directory contains all images embedded in the original document.
    All images in the file are extracted by selecting the Extract to option

This method provides raw access to images in their original compression and quality. It's ideal for advanced users or bulk extraction. Take care not to modify files within the unzipped folder, as they may affect the ability to restore the document. If your system does not display file extensions by default, enable them for this process in Windows Explorer settings.

Use VBA code to automatically extract and save all embedded images

A VBA macro offers an automated solution for extracting and exporting all embedded images from your active Word document to a specified folder. This is particularly beneficial for users who frequently handle documents with numerous images and prefer a hands-off, repeatable process. The VBA approach is flexible—you can customize the export destination and run the extraction with minimal user interaction.

It is best suited for users who are comfortable with basic macro operations in Word. Before proceeding, ensure macros are enabled and you have permission to run VBA on your device. Note that this solution works for inline and floating images but may not extract shapes or charts as images.

1. Open the Word document containing the images to extract. Make sure the document is active and visible.

2. Press the Alt + F11 keys to open the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window.

3. In the VBA window, click Insert > Module. Then copy and paste the following VBA code into the Module panel:

VBA code: Extract and save all embedded images from the active document

Sub ExportImagesPreserveOriginal()
'Updated by Extendoffice.com
    Dim doc As Document
    Dim tempPath As String
    Dim exportFolder As String
    Dim fso As Object
    Dim htmlPath As String
    Dim imgFolder As String
    Dim file As Object
    Dim subFolder As Object
    Dim xTitleId As String
    Dim foundImages As Boolean
    
    On Error Resume Next
    xTitleId = "Kutools for Word"

    ' Ask user for destination folder
    exportFolder = InputBox("Enter the full folder path to save images:", xTitleId, "C:\ExtractedImages")
    If exportFolder = "" Then Exit Sub
    If Right(exportFolder, 1) <> "\" Then exportFolder = exportFolder & "\"

    Set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
    If Not fso.FolderExists(exportFolder) Then fso.CreateFolder exportFolder

    ' Save current document as filtered HTML (temporary)
    Set doc = ActiveDocument
    tempPath = Environ("TEMP") & "\WordImageExport_"
    htmlPath = tempPath & Format(Now, "yyyymmdd_hhnnss") & ".htm"
    
    doc.SaveAs2 FileName:=htmlPath, FileFormat:=wdFormatFilteredHTML

    ' Find the generated "_files" folder that contains the images
    imgFolder = Left(htmlPath, Len(htmlPath) - 4) & "_files"
    
    foundImages = False
    If fso.FolderExists(imgFolder) Then
        For Each file In fso.GetFolder(imgFolder).Files
            If LCase(Right(file.Name, 4)) = ".jpg" Or _
               LCase(Right(file.Name, 4)) = ".png" Or _
               LCase(Right(file.Name, 4)) = ".gif" Or _
               LCase(Right(file.Name, 4)) = ".bmp" Then
                fso.CopyFile file.Path, exportFolder & file.Name, True
                foundImages = True
            End If
        Next file
    Else
        For Each subFolder In fso.GetFolder(fso.GetParentFolderName(htmlPath)).SubFolders
            If InStr(1, subFolder.Name, "_files", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
                For Each file In subFolder.Files
                    fso.CopyFile file.Path, exportFolder & file.Name, True
                    foundImages = True
                Next file
            End If
        Next subFolder
    End If

    On Error Resume Next
    fso.DeleteFile htmlPath, True
    fso.DeleteFolder imgFolder, True

    If foundImages Then
        MsgBox "All images have been exported successfully to:" & vbCrLf & exportFolder, vbInformation, xTitleId
    Else
        MsgBox "No images found in the document.", vbExclamation, xTitleId
    End If
End Sub

4. Press the F5 key to run the macro. When prompted, specify the destination folder (e.g., C:\ExtractedImages) where you want all images saved.

This macro will process all inline and floating images from the active Word document, copying each to a new file in your chosen folder. Make sure the folder exists and you have permission to write files. Resulting images will be saved in its original file format. If you encounter errors, verify folder paths and macro security settings.

This VBA approach is highly effective for repetitive tasks and large quantities of images. However, it may not extract other graphic types such as SmartArt or equations. For users unfamiliar with VBA, reviewing macro safety and backup practices is recommended before proceeding.

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