[Tex/LaTex] Embedded PDF images in PDF output not selectable / can’t be copied

Question

I am producing PDF reports with PDF images included using \includegraphics.
I would like clients to be able to select and copy the resulting images from within Adobe Reader or whatever, but this doesn't seem to be possible (although it is possible with PNG images).

Answer 1

I don't think it is possible to copy and paste vector images from a PDF file, but you can attach the original PDF with the graphics using the attachfile2 package from the oberdiek bundle. Your users can then save those files and use them directly. See the attachfile2 documentation as well as the original attachfile package documentation for more information.