The best way to bulk convert images to PDF file on Windows 10?

If you only have one JPG or PNG, Windows 10/11 can save it as a PDF without installing anything. For a larger group of images, a dedicated converter is usually easier because you can check the page order and layout first. Adobe Acrobat is often the first option that comes to mind, but you need a paid plan to use this feature in Acrobat. 

The two practical cases are:

• One image: open it in the Photos app and print it as a PDF.
• Multiple images: select them together in File Explorer, or use a converter that gives you more layout control.

Method 1. Save an image as a PDF with Windows

This is the simplest free option for how to convert an image to a PDF file on Windows 10/11.

For a batch, first select the images in File Explorer, right-click them, and choose Print. This can create one document, so it is a useful way to convert multiple images to one PDF on Windows 10/11 and bulk-convert JPG files to PDF for free when the files are already in the right order.

For a single image, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the JPG or PNG file to open it in the Photos app.
2. Click the Print icon in the upper-left corner.
3. In the Printer menu, select Microsoft Print to PDF.
4. Choose a paper size, such as A4 or Letter.
5. Clear Fit picture to frame if you want to keep the full image rather than crop its edges.
6. Click Print.

The limitation is that the Windows print window is fairly basic. It is harder to preview and rearrange pages, rotate individual images, or set different margins before you create the PDF.

Method 2. Convert images with PDFgear for Windows

If you want a free image to PDF converter for Windows with more control, PDFgear is a practical alternative.

1. Download and open PDFgear for Windows.
2. On the home screen, choose Convert to PDF.
3. Select Image to PDF.
4. Add the JPG or PNG images you want to convert.
5. Choose whether to create one combined PDF or save each image as a separate PDF.
6. Drag images into the right order, rotate individual images if needed, and adjust page orientation, paper size, and margins.
7. Click Create PDF. The finished file is saved automatically to your computer.

This is more convenient when you need to convert PNG and JPG to PDF and review the result before sending it. It can also help with how to convert multiple images into separate PDF files when you do not want every image placed in a single document. PDFgear is a free PDF editor with no account required.

Tips:

• Use Microsoft Print to PDF for a quick one-image conversion or a small, pre-sorted set of photos.
• Use PDFgear when you need to convert pictures to PDF without losing page order or want rotation and layout settings.
• If Microsoft Print to PDF is missing from the printer list, check that it is enabled under Turn Windows features on or off.