How to Convert JPG to PDF on Windows 10

To convert a JPG to PDF on Windows 10, open the picture in the Photos app, press Ctrl + P, choose Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer, and select Print. Windows asks where to save the PDF. You don’t need to install anything.

The same steps work for PNG, BMP, and other picture files. Other kinds of files are covered in changing a file type in Windows 10.

Applies to: Windows 10 (the same steps work in Windows 11). Microsoft ended Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, so a PC without Extended Security Updates no longer receives security fixes; that program runs until October 12, 2027.

Convert one JPG to PDF

1. Double-click the JPG to open it in the Photos app. If it opens in another app, right-click the file and select Open with > Photos.
2. Press Ctrl + P, or select Print in the top-right corner.
3. Under Printer, choose Microsoft Print to PDF.

4. Set Orientation and Paper size if you need to. Choose Landscape for a wide photo so it isn’t shrunk.
5. Select Print.
6. In Save Print Output As, pick a folder, type a file name, and select Save.

The PDF appears in the folder you chose.

Combine several JPGs into one PDF

1. Open File Explorer and go to the folder with your pictures.
2. Select the pictures you want. Hold Ctrl to pick them one at a time.
3. Right-click one of the selected pictures and select Print.
4. In Print Pictures, choose Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer and Full page photo as the layout.
5. Clear Fit picture to frame if you don’t want your pictures cropped, then select Print.
6. Name the file and select Save.

Each picture becomes one page, in the order they were listed in the folder. To change the order, rename the files first (for example, 01, 02, 03). Turning photos of a paper form into one PDF this way also makes it easy to send the pages as a fax from Windows 10.

Use Word for more control

If you want text, captions, or several pictures on one page, use Word:

1. Open a blank document and select Insert > Pictures > This Device.
2. Choose your pictures and select Insert. Resize them or add text as you like.
3. Select File > Save As, choose PDF under Save as type, and select Save.

Word keeps pictures at a higher quality than the print method, which is useful for documents you’ll share.

If Microsoft Print to PDF is missing

1. Type Turn Windows features on or off in the taskbar search box and open it.
2. Check Microsoft Print to PDF, select OK, and restart if asked. This printer also handles other document types, so you can open an XPS file in XPS Viewer and print it to a PDF the same way.

About online converters

Many websites convert JPG to PDF for free, but you upload your pictures to someone else’s server. Don’t use them for ID cards, bank statements, signed forms, or anything private. The built-in methods above keep everything on your PC.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting reduce picture quality?

A little. The print method is made for paper, so very large photos may be scaled down. For the best quality, set Paper size to match your picture’s shape, or use Word.

How do I make the PDF smaller?

Resize the picture first in Photos (select … > Resize), or pick a smaller size before converting. Smaller pictures make smaller PDFs.

Can I turn the PDF back into a JPG?

Yes. The reverse trip is covered in converting a PDF to JPG in Windows 10.

Why is part of my picture cut off in the PDF?

In the print window, the picture may be set to fill the page. Choose Fit, or Shrink to fit, instead of Fill, and check the preview before you print to PDF.

Can I set the page size and orientation?

Yes. In the print window, choose Portrait or Landscape, and pick a paper size such as Letter or A4 under More settings. Landscape suits wide photos.

Working with other documents? You can also convert Word to PDF, and typing on a PDF lets you fill out or sign one. On a Windows 11 PC, read converting JPG to PDF on Windows 11.

If the PDF printer is missing or broken, Microsoft’s community article How to add or reinstall the Microsoft PDF printer covers more fixes.

Matt Jacobs

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