Extracting a resource to file You can extract the data embedded in a resource file. For example, if you have an image resource, you can extract the image data to an image file. Note that you cannot extract data from all resource types. For example, you cannot extract data from filter chains or security configurations. To extract the resource contents 1 Right-click the resource and select Extract To File. A file browser opens. 2 Specify the file path, including file name and extension, and click OK.