Extract brand from PDFs and images

Last updated on Nov 10, 2026

Build a brand from a PDF or image you already have. Adobe Express finds the colors, fonts, logos, and brand voice.

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Extract brand elements from uploads in a few simple steps.

Note

Extracting brand from PDF is rolling out gradually, so availability and experience may vary by account. 

Create a brand from a PDF or image

On the Adobe Express homepage, select Brands from the left panel.

Select Create brand > Extract brand from PDF or image.

The Create brand menu with Extract brand from PDF or image highlighted.
Look for the Recommended tag and choose the fastest path to create a brand.

Upload files from your device, such as a PDF, JPEG, or PNG. 

In the Preview brand panel, enter your brand or business name.

Select Add to upload more files, then select Extract brand.

Review the extracted colors, fonts, and logos, and guidelines.

Note

Guidelines can currently be extracted only from PDFs. Support for extracting guidelines from images is coming soon.

Select Save.

Select About > Write guidelines to add a summary of your brand and how it’s used.

Use the Logos, Colors, Fonts, and Graphics tabs to add your brand elements. Select Brand voice to define your brand’s personality, voice, and tone.

Tip

Extraction can take a moment, depending on file size, and results may not match every element in your file. Elements not extracted can be added manually. Learn how to create a brand manually.

Update an existing brand from a PDF or image

On the Adobe Express homepage, select Brands from the left panel.

Select the brand you want to update. 

Select the Options   dropdown, then select Upload from PDF or image.

Adobe Express brand overview for “Calden,” with the options menu open and Update from PDF or image highlighted.
Open the brand options menu and select Update from PDF or image to update the brand using a PDF or image file.

Review the results and select Save.