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Summary
Discover seamless techniques for transforming JPEG images into PDF documents across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. Explore convenient strategies to combine and preserve multiple JPEG files into a single PDF, simplifying the sharing and transfer process.



I. JPEG and PDF

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What is JPEG
The JPEG format, renowned for its lossy compression, commonly utilizes the extensions .jpg or .jpeg. It offers flexible compression ratios, usually ranging from 10:1 to 40:1, allowing users to find a balance between image quality and storage space. To maintain superior image quality, it is advisable to steer clear of excessive compression.
what is pdf
PDF, or Portable Document Format, is used primarily for document exchange. It encapsulates text, graphics, fonts, and all necessary display information into a single file with a fixed layout. Being universal, PDFs are viewable on various platforms, including Windows, Unix, and Mac OS. Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and JPEG images are often converted to PDF for simplified sharing and archiving.
Difference Between JPEG and PDF:

  • File Type: JPEG is primarily an image format, whereas PDF is designed as a document format that can encapsulate a wide variety of content types.
  • File Size: JPEG images usually have smaller file sizes due to their high compression capability, making them ideal for web use. PDF files can be larger in size as they contain more complex information and often include text, images, and vectors.
  • Editable Content: PDF files are designed to preserve the original layout and offer the functionality to edit individual elements within the document. In contrast, JPEGs flatten all elements into a single layer, which makes it challenging to edit components separately.
Both JPEG and PDF formats offer distinct advantages, yet PDFs frequently serve specialized purposes more effectively. We provide a few uncomplicated approaches for transforming your JPEG files into PDFs. Choose the method that aligns perfectly with your requirements.

II. How to convert JPEG images to PDF on computer

To quickly convert JPEG images to PDF, you can choose to use professional conversion software to operate.

1. Convert with Renee PDF Aide

With Renee PDF Aide, you can efficiently convert JPEG images to PDF, individually or in batches. The software boasts a user-friendly interface and a high conversion speed of up to 80 pages per minute. It supports a range of image formats including PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, and TIFF. Conversion is straightforward, requiring just three simple steps. Renee PDF Aide is a versatile tool that allows you to edit, optimize, repair, and encrypt PDF files with ease, despite its comprehensive features.
Supported operating systems: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000 (32-bit and 64-bit versions).
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The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Install and run Renee PDF Aide, click (PDF Tools).
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② In the function options above, click (Image to PDF), and then select (Merge to one file) or (One image to one PDF file). The image formats supported by the software are BMP, PNG, JPG, GIF and TIFF.
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③ Click (Add File), you can import single or multiple JPEG images, and the program  supports batch conversion. Select the location to save the file, and click (Convert) finally .
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TipsIf you need to convert PDF to JPEG, you can also use the “PDF Convert” function in Renee PDF Aide. Get more details please click here .

2. Use the Windows Photo Viewer to convert

The Photos application is built into Windows computers and is the default program for opening raster images. Windows users can easily convert JPEG image files to PDF using the Photos application.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Right-click the JPEG image, and select Open in “Photos” in the open method.
② After the picture is opened, please click the (Print) button in the upper right corner or press (Ctrl + P) on the keyboard at the same time to open the print dialog box.
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windows photo viewer print button
③ In the print window, under Printer Options, choose ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ and click ‘Print’. In the new pop-up, name the PDF, select a save location, and click ‘Save’.
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3. Use Microsoft Word to convert

Microsoft Word, developed by Microsoft, is a robust word processor designed for creating, editing, and processing documents. It provides a straightforward method for converting JPEG images to PDF format and is compatible with both Windows and macOS.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Open Microsoft Word, click (Insert) > (Picture), and select the JPEG picture to be inserted from the computer. Once inserted, you can resize the picture, crop it, add frames, and more.
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② Then click (File) > (Export) > (Create PDF/XPS). Please note that the actual operation will be slightly different depending on the version of Word used, but the difference is not significant.
Word software to create PDF
③ In the window of “Publish to PDF or XPS”, you can set the save location and rename the file, and click the (Publish) button to save it.

4. Convert with Preview (Mac)

The built-in Preview app on macOS is adept at handling PDFs and comes with various image editing features. It is compatible with TIFF, PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PDF formats. To convert JPEGs to PDFs using Preview, simply follow the provided instructions. Make use of Preview’s “markup tools” to edit images or PDFs through text selection, drawing, text tools, signatures, and comment tools.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Double-click the JPEG image to open it with the preview program by default. Then click the (File) > (Print) button on the top menu.
② In the pop-up new window, click the (PDF) option at the bottom to select (Save as PDF). Finally, rename the file and select an output folder to save the PDF file to a local folder.
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5. Convert with Zamzar

Zamzar is a versatile online conversion tool accessible from any browser, irrespective of the operating system. Renowned for its extensive file format support, it facilitates conversions not only from JPEG to PDF but also to EPUB, DOC, JPG, CR2, CRW, HTML, ODP, TXT, CSV, DWG, GIF, and others. Convert JPEG images to PDF swiftly in just three steps.
Note:
The free version of Zamzar only allows you to convert files up to 50MB.
Conversion link: https://www.zamzar.com/
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Open the Zamzar webpage, click (Add Files), and upload the JPEG image to be converted.
② Once the upload finishes, click “Convert To”, choose pdf from the menu, then select “Convert Now.” Await the process to finish and hit “Download” to save the PDF to your computer.
Online JPEG to PDF

6. Use Jpg2pdf to convert

Use Jpg2pdf to effortlessly convert JPEGs to PDFs, including merging multiple images into a single document without any file size restrictions. While up to 20 images can be uploaded simultaneously, the conversion process is straightforward and automatic post-upload, ensuring your images remain watermark-free.
Online conversion link: https://jpg2pdf.com/
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① First, open the jpg2pdf webpage in the browser and click the (JPG to PDF) option.
Select the image from a folder or desktop, then drag and drop it into the box labeled “Drag and drop files here” or click “upload file” to choose an image for upload. The conversion begins automatically post-upload. Click “download” to save the converted file to your computer. To merge multiple images into a single PDF, click “Merge”; the combined PDF will download automatically after merging.
Online JPEG image to PDF conversion

III. Save JPEG images as PDFs on your phone

In addition to converting JPEG images to PDF on your computer, you can also do it on your iPhone or Android phone.

1. Save JPEG as PDF on iPhone

There is a “Save as PDF” trick on iOS that most people don’t know about. We can easily convert JPEG photos to PDF files using the photo library on iPhone and iPad.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① First find the “Photos” application, and open the photo you want to convert to PDF.
② Click the “Upload” button in the lower left corner of the picture. The top of the screen will display the picture, with the operation interface below. Swipe left or right to select one or more pictures for PDF conversion. Scroll to the “Print” option at the bottom of the operation bar and click to access the print interface. Pinch the screen to zoom in on the photo preview.
Convert iPhone Image to PDF
③ After enlarging the image, preview the converted PDF page. To save, click the ‘Upload’ button, then select ‘Save to “File”‘ at the top-right corner of the preview screen, and save the PDF to your phone or share it with other apps.
Convert iPhone Photo to PDF, save to file

2. Save JPEG image as PDF on Android phone

The operation of saving a photo as a PDF file on an Android phone is also very simple, similar to the operation steps on the iPhone.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Turn on the Android phone, find the pictures to be converted in the picture library, and you can select one or more pictures to convert at the same time. After selection, click (More) > (Print or Generate PDF).
② Then you can make simple settings on the PDF, such as color, size, orientation, etc. After completing the settings, click the (Save) button to save them to your phone.

IV. How to convert PDF to JPEG and edit PDF

To convert PDF documents to JPEG images for various editing or sharing purposes, consider using Renee PDF Aide. This software supports multiple file format conversions and offers a wide range of functions for both PDF conversion and editing.

1. Convert PDF to JPEG

Renee PDF Aide efficiently converts PDFs to multiple formats including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, Text, and HTML, offering swift conversion speeds to enhance productivity in your daily office tasks or personal use.
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The specific operation steps are as follows:
① After installing Renee PDF Aide, open it. Then, select (Convert PDF).
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② Select (Image) in the upper menu bar, and then set the output image resolution and image format (JPG).
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③ Click the “Add File” button to upload the PDF you want to convert. Once added, the file’s details will appear in the conversion queue. To set the page range for conversion, click the “Select Page” dropdown.
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④ Click the (Convert) button to convert. When the conversion is over, the software will prompt the total number of converted files and the number of successfully converted files. At this time, the PDF file has been successfully converted into a JPEG image.
TipsTo reduce a large PDF file size after creation without prior image resizing, use Renee PDF Aide’s optimization feature. Follow these steps for PDF compression: select ‘PDF Tool’ then ‘Optimize’. See the process here:

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2. Common PDF editing operations

For efficient editing tasks beyond converting PDF formats, such as merging, splitting, adding watermarks, and rotating PDFs, consider using Renee PDF Aide. Its “PDF Toolset” module offers a comprehensive suite of editing functions to satisfy the majority of your editing requirements.
Launch Renee PDF Aide and choose the ‘PDF toolset’ to utilize a range of editing capabilities, including repair, optimization, splitting, merging, rotating, encryption/decryption, watermarking, and converting images to PDF. This tool is designed to support batch processing for streamlined editing of multiple files simultaneously.
use the pdf functions to edit with renee pdf aide
Description of PDF Toolset Editing Functions:

  • Repair: Fix damaged or unopenable PDFs.
  • Optimization: Speed up loading times and reduce file size for PDFs.
  • Segmentation: Divide multi-page PDFs into separate files as needed.
  • Merge: Combine several PDFs into a single document, with page selection options.
  • Rotation: Change the display orientation of PDF pages.
  • Encryption & Decryption: Secure PDFs with encryption or remove passwords from protected PDFs.
  • Watermark: Apply image or text watermarks to PDFs, with options for placement and layering.
  • Image to PDF: Convert images to PDFs, either individually or by merging them into one document.
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