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How to Convert JPG, PNG, and Phone Photos to PDF

Photos of receipts, whiteboards, screenshots, and scanned pages are everywhere on our phones — turning a batch of them into one clean PDF makes them far easier to send and store.

When to convert images to PDF

A PDF is easier to send, print, and file than a folder of loose images. Converting is especially useful when you've photographed multiple pages of a document and want them to read as one file, in order.

Converting JPG photos

Open the JPG to PDF tool, add your photos, and reorder them into the sequence you want. Choose a page size and orientation, then convert — the result is a single PDF with one photo per page.

Converting PNG images

PNG to PDF works the same way and is the better choice for screenshots or graphics with transparent backgrounds. Transparent areas in a PNG are preserved in the PDF rather than flattened to a solid color — most PDF viewers simply display that unpainted area as white.

Combining multiple photos into one PDF

Both tools support adding several images at once and reordering them before conversion, so a whole batch of phone photos becomes one document in exactly the order you intend.

Choosing page size and orientation

Match the page size and orientation to how the result will be used — a fit-to-image page size keeps photos at their natural proportions, while a standard A4 or Letter size is better for printing or formal documents.

Tips for scanning documents with your phone camera

Good lighting and a flat, well-framed shot make a noticeable difference in the final PDF's readability. If a photo comes out sideways, use the Rotate PDF tool afterward to correct individual pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I combine JPG and PNG images in the same PDF?

Each tool currently handles one image format at a time; convert your JPGs and PNGs separately, then merge the resulting PDFs together with Merge PDF.

How do I get the best quality when scanning with my phone?

Use good lighting, keep the camera parallel to the page, and fill the frame with the document to get the clearest possible result.

Can I reorder images before converting?

Yes, both the JPG to PDF and PNG to PDF tools let you reorder images before the PDF is created.