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. For other kinds of files, see how to change a file type in Windows 10.

Applies to: Windows 10 (the same steps work in Windows 11). Checked on September 24, 2026.

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).

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.

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. See how to convert 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.

To turn a Word document into a PDF, see how to convert Word to PDF in Windows 10.

To fill out or sign a PDF, see how to type on a PDF in Windows 10.

For PNG files, see how to convert PNG to PDF on Windows 10. On Windows 11, see how to convert 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. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.

If your pictures make the PDF too large, resize the images in Windows 10 first.

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