paper-image-extractor

To extract figures from an arXiv paper, the tool prioritizes arXiv source packages to locate high-quality images in folders like pics, figures, or images. It falls back to extracting embedded images directly from the PDF using PyMuPDF when sources are unavailable.

The best way to get high-quality images from cs-ai and vision papers is by prioritizing arXiv source package extraction. This retrieves original real paper images from source folders instead of lower-resolution embedded PDF figures, ensuring optimal quality for reuse.

Yes, you can extract embedded PDF figures when arXiv sources are unavailable. The tool uses PyMuPDF as a fallback strategy to extract images directly from the PDF file and can convert PDF figures when needed for your research workflow.

Yes, the extracted paper image output includes an index for traceability. The generated index details file names, sources, and sizes, allowing you to track the origin of each figure within your literature workflows.

Extracting images directly from a PDF instead of an arXiv source may yield lower image quality since it pulls embedded figures rather than original source files. PDF extraction via PyMuPDF serves as a fallback when source packages are inaccessible.