How to Convert JPG Files to PDF Format

Windows 10

Open the JPG image in the Photos program. This is the default image opening program in Windows 10.

Note: This method is applicable in any program that can open image files in Windows 10.

Click the "." button and select "Print" . The "." button is located in the upper right corner of the Photos window.

You can also press the Ctrl+ key P.

Select "Microsoft Print to PDF" in the printer section. This will create a PDF file instead of actually printing the image.

Choose page orientation. PDF files are standard page sizes, so you must choose Landscape or Portrait printing to fit your image.

Click the "Print" button. This will open the Save Print Output As window.

Name the file and choose the location you want to save it to. When you click the Save button, a new PDF file will be created in the location you specified.

Windows 8 and earlier versions

Visit the Writer CutePDF page. Install the CutePDF Writer plugin to create PDF files from any program that supports printing. This is the best free choice for creating PDF files in Windows 8 and earlier.

Visit the websitecutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.aspusing your browser.

Click on the "Free Downloader" and "Free Converter" links. These two links are on the right side of the page. Clicking this link will download the two necessary files.

Run CuteWriter.exe. This will start the installation process.

Decline two additional offers during installation. Read the notice carefully and decline to install additional software.

Run converter.exe. Install the necessary software to create PDF files in the background.

Open JPG files with any program. Open the JPG file in any program you normally open it in.

Open the Print menu. The location of the Print menu depends on the program you're using, but you can usually find it under the "File" menu. You can also press the Ctrl+ key Pin most programs.

Select "CutePDF Writer" from the Printer menu. CutePDF works as a virtual printer that will create PDF files instead of printing actual images.

Click the Print button and then save the new file. After pressing Print for a few minutes, the Save As window will appear. You can name the new PDF file and choose where you want to save it on your computer.

Mac OS X

Open JPG files with any program. Mac OS X has the functionality to create PDF files without the need for any additional software or special programs. Just open the PDF file in any program you normally use.

Open the Print menu. This menu is located in the "File" menu or press the ⌘ Command+ key P.

Click the "PDF" menu in the bottom left corner and select "Save as PDF" . This will open a new window.

Name the PDF file and choose a save location. You can name the new PDF file anything and choose any location you want to save it to.

Online Services

Find conversion services online. There are several companies that offer free conversion services to quickly convert JPG files to PDF files. Such type of websites are usually free to use and make money from advertising. These websites run on any operating system. Some of the most popular websites are:

Convert-JPG-To-PDF.net

Convert My Image

smallpdf

Upload photos. Click the "Choose File," "Upload," or "Select JPG File" button to upload your photo file to the browser. On the smallpdf site, you can drag and drop your file into the browser window.

Note, there are some services that have file size limits. If your file is within the allowed capacity limit, see the next method.

Otherwise, you may have to click a separate Upload button after selecting the file.

File transfer. Click the "Convert" button to start the conversion process. Some services will give you additional options like margins and page layout. This conversion process only takes a few minutes.

Download the file. After the conversion process is finished, you will be provided with a link to the converted file. You can download this file as usual. Most of the time, the converted file will have the same name as the original image, and sometimes the converting company name is also added.