How to Display Image File Names on PDF Pages
Question details
The user wants to display the original image file names on the corresponding pages when converting multiple images into a single PDF.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Creating a multipage PDF from multiple image files and wanting to visually retain the original image names on the PDF pages.
- Observed behavior
- Combining images into a single PDF defaults to preserving the names as thumbnails or bookmarks, but does not automatically stamp the text onto the document pages.
Ensure all your source image files are organized in a single folder and clearly renamed before combining them into a PDF.
Use Combine Files and a PDF Stamping Tool
Create a combined PDF with bookmarks enabled, then use a script or stamping action to write those file names directly onto the pages.
Acrobat Pro DC does not have a native one-click button to stamp original file names onto visual pages. However, you can preserve the names as bookmarks and then run a custom script or Action (like File Name Stamper) to print those bookmarks onto the pages.
Open Acrobat Pro DC, click 'Combine Files into a Single PDF', select your images, and ensure the option to add bookmarks to the combined file is enabled.
Download and install a custom action like 'File Name Stamper' from the Acrobat Users Community Actions Exchange.
Run the installed File Name Stamper tool on your newly created PDF. This script will copy the bookmark names and stamp them directly onto each corresponding page.
Drag and Drop Files for Thumbnail Names
If you only need the file names visible in the PDF's thumbnail pane rather than stamped directly on the visual page, you can drag and drop to combine them quickly.
Combine Images and Add Custom Text using WPS PDF
WPS PDF offers intuitive tools to merge multiple images into a single document. While custom script stamping can be complex, WPS PDF provides straightforward text and header insertion features to easily label your PDF pages exactly as you need.
- 1. Open WPS PDF Toolkit: Launch WPS Office and navigate to the PDF section.
- 2. Merge Images: Click 'Picture to PDF' or use the 'Merge PDF' function to combine your original image files into one document.
- 3. Insert File Names: Go to the 'Edit' tab and click 'Insert Text' or use the 'Header & Footer' tool to type and position the file names onto your pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I automatically stamp file names on PDF pages without third-party scripts?
Native PDF editors usually retain original file names only as bookmarks or page thumbnail labels. Physically stamping the text onto the actual document pages typically requires running a custom script or a dedicated stamping macro.
Where can I find the File Name Stamper tool for Acrobat?
You can find free actions like the File Name Stamper by visiting the Adobe Acrobat Users Community 'Actions Exchange' page, where advanced users upload custom scripts for managing PDFs.
Will combining images into a PDF reduce their visual quality?
It depends on the compression settings of your PDF software. Most premium PDF tools allow you to adjust the file size and quality settings before combining images to ensure optimal resolution is retained.
