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Here's how to save an image as a PDF using various methods, including the Windows and Mac built-in printers, Google Images, the iOS and Android print functions, and a web browser. Choose a Conversion TypeThere are two ways to save an image and convert it into a PDF so that you can print or share the file:
Use the Windows Built-in PDF PrinterThis method works from any software application on a Windows computer.
How to Save Google Images as PDFUsing Google Chrome, you can save any picture as a PDF file.
Convert an Image to PDF in Mozilla FirefoxYou must first download and install a PDF printing add-on to Firefox before you can print to PDF, such as Print to PDF, Save as PDF, or PDF Mage. The instructions to convert the image may vary slightly based on the add-on you choose, but these add-ons generally work this way:
Android Mobile DevicesYou have two choices to convert images to PDFs on Android mobile devices: use the built-in PDF printer or use an app. Use the Built-in PDF Printer
Use an Android AppYou can download an app specifically for the purpose of converting images.
Use the Google Drive AppGoogle Drive provides a built-in image-to-PDF converter.
Convert Images in Mac and iOSUsing the built-in PDF printer works from any software application on your Apple iOS computer.
Use the Built-in PDF Printer from SafariOpen the image in the browser and select File > Export as PDF. Choose where to save the file, give it a name, and select Save. Use the Photos App in iOS Mobile DevicesTo save an image as a PDF from your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:
Other SoftwareThese options work for both Windows and Mac computers. Use Image Editing SoftwareWhile many editing software uses the built-in PDF printer to convert images to PDFs, some, like Adobe Photoshop, do it a little differently.
Use an Online ConverterIf your computer doesn't have a built-in PDF printer and you don't want to install one, try an online PDF conversion website. Most convert any file type (JPG, PNG, or TIF), and others are type-specific. Choose the conversion site that fits your needs and go from there. If you're concerned about the privacy and safety of your files, most online sites delete your data automatically after conversion or after a specific amount of time (after 1 to 3 hours or every 24 hours). Many also let you delete your files when you want, so you can delete the files after you download the converted PDFs. Some online conversion sites have limitations or restrictions, such as putting a watermark on a PDF file or only letting you convert one image every 60 minutes. PDF ConverterPDF Converter is a free online conversion tool that converts multiple image file types into PDF (such as JPG, PNG, TIF, and more). Upload an image from your computer, your Google Drive, or Dropbox. You can even upload using a URL, making it even easier. PDF Convert gives you several options when converting images. You can convert images individually if you want separate PDFs. Or, you can convert several images at a time and combine those images into a single PDF. The main limitation is that you can only convert and download one PDF every 60 minutes unless you sign up for a paid account. Online2PDFAnother free conversion tool, Online2PDF, gives you greater control over the image conversion options. Choose options for page layout and margins, image size, and orientation when you convert images to PDF. Online2PDF can combine several images into a single PDF, while also providing the option of having more than one image per page if you like (up to nine images per page). When selecting photos to convert, there are a few guidelines to remember:
JPG to PDFJPG to PDF converter does what its name says. It converts JPGs to PDFs. There doesn't appear to be any limitations on the JPG file size you can convert. However, you can only upload a maximum of 20 files at a time. Once you've uploaded your files, click each one to convert the image individually to a PDF or select all your images and combine them into a single PDF. They also have a TIFF to PDF online converter that functions in the same way. I Heart PDFI Heart PDF converts only JPGs to PDFs. You can upload images or photos from your computer, your Google Drive, or Dropbox. Once you've uploaded the images, you can choose conversion options, such as margins and orientation. This converter also combines multiple images into a single PDF. One handy feature of I Heart PDF is once your PDF is generated, you can download the file, share it using a URL, or save it to your Google Drive or Dropbox. PDFProPDFPro offers online conversion services for JPG to PDF, PNG to PDF, and TIFF/TIF to PDF. When you use their conversion services, you receive up to three downloads of each PDF you create for free. Unlimited downloads are only available through a premium membership. Your PDFs are deleted automatically from their servers every 24 hours, or you can delete the files yourself after you download the PDF files. Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe |