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The best way to bulk convert images to PDF file on Windows 10?
Hi everyone,
Honestly, fairly new to Windows and I'm trying to figure out how to convert an image file (.jpg or .png) into a PDF file. I need to send a document to someone and they asked for it in PDF format, but I only have it saved as a regular image.
I'm using Windows 10 and I don't have any special image to pdf converter software installed — just the built-in apps that came with Windows.
What I've already tried:
- Right-clicking the image — I don't see any "Convert to PDF" option
- Opening the image in Photos app — not sure what to do from there
Is there a free and simple way to convert image to PDF file on Windows?
Thanks in advance 🙏
14 Replies
- MadisonGreenIron Contributor
img2pdf, a free command-line tool for converting images to PDF on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is useful if you want a lightweight option without opening a full PDF editor. It works well for JPG, PNG, TIFF, and other common image files.
# Single image img2pdf image.jpg -o output.pdf # Multiple images into one PDF img2pdf image1.jpg image2.png -o output.pdf # All JPGs in a folder img2pdf *.jpg -o output.pdf # Set page size img2pdf image.jpg --pagesize A4 -o output.pdfOne big advantage of img2pdf is that it can create PDF files without re-encoding JPEG images, so the output can keep the original image quality and avoid unnecessary file size increase. It is also good for batch conversion, especially if you have many images in one folder.
The downside is that img2pdf is not very beginner-friendly because it mainly runs from Command Prompt or PowerShell. If you are comfortable with commands, it is fast and reliable. If you prefer a visual interface, Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Print to PDF may be easier.
- DavidJohnsCopper Contributor
img2pdf is great. I know how to use it from the Windows Linux Sublayer. Is there a way to access it on the windows command line? I haven't been able to find a pre-compiled version of it I can use on the windows command line.
- PenelopeAdamsIron Contributor
For me, Adobe Acrobat is a good image to PDF converter on Windows 11, especially if you want more control than the built-in Microsoft Print to PDF feature. It supports common image formats like JPG, PNG, TIFF, and BMP, and can quickly turn one or multiple images into a PDF file.
Another benefit is that Acrobat gives you extra tools after conversion. You can reorder pages, rotate images, compress the PDF, add comments, edit text, protect the file with a password, or combine it with other PDF documents.
The main downside is that Adobe Acrobat is not completely free for advanced features. If you only need a basic image-to-PDF conversion, Windows built-in tools may be enough. But for regular PDF work, Acrobat is a reliable and professional choice on Windows 11.
- AbigailYoungIron Contributor
Microsoft Print to PDF is a built-in Windows feature that lets you convert images into a PDF file without installing extra software. It works with JPG, PNG, BMP, and many other image formats. This is a good option when you only need a quick PDF for sharing, emailing, or archiving images.
How to convert images to PDF on Windows free
Step 1: Open the folder that contains your images.
Step 2:Select one image, or press Ctrl + A to select multiple images.
Step 3: Right-click the selected image files and choose Print.
Step 4: In the printer list, choose Microsoft Print to PDF.
Step 5: Select the paper size, image layout, and quality.
Step 6: If you are converting multiple images, make sure the order looks correct.
Step 7: Click Print.
Step 8: Choose a save location, enter a file name, and click Save. Windows will create a PDF file from the selected images.
Simply put, Microsoft Print to PDF is a fast, free, and safe image to pdf converter on Windows 11/10. However, it does not offer advanced editing features, so it may not be the best choice if you need to reorder pages, compress the PDF, add annotations, or adjust image quality in detail.