Re: Identifying the image type within a PDF file?

AES wrote:

> Is there any quick and easy way to determine the basic or current 
> structure of an image of unknown original vintage that is embedded in a 
> PDF file, without trying to extract the image, or edit the whole PDF? --

> for example, by searching for specific strings inside the PDF file with 
> a text editor, or by examining some metadata associated with the file 
> using Acrobat?

I am not sure what you mean by unknown original vintage.  There are
a variety of ways to store data inside a PDF file, and the way to
decode that data is indicated in the file.  The structure isn't
too complicated to follow.

If you want a deeper answer, you will have to explain more.

-- glen