Batch convert images to PDF in Windows without extra software
Windows 10 and 11 include a virtual printer that can save selected images as a PDF. The built-in method is convenient for a quick batch, although it offers fewer controls over page size, margins and image placement than a dedicated converter.
Print selected images to one PDF
In File Explorer, select the JPG, PNG or BMP images you want to include. Right-click and choose Print. In the printer list, select Microsoft Print to PDF, then choose the paper size and layout shown in the print window. Select Print and choose a name and location for the new file.
Open the saved PDF and check that the images are present, readable and in the intended order. The exact menu wording or layout options can vary with the Windows version and installed image app.
Keep the page order predictable
If the sequence matters, rename the files with a number at the beginning, such as 01.jpg, 02.jpg and 03.jpg. This gives the file list a clear sorting order before you print. Do not assume that every selection method preserves the order in which you clicked; check the print preview or the resulting PDF.
Review images in the Photos app
You can also open the images in Microsoft Photos, select the print option and choose Microsoft Print to PDF. This can be useful when you want to look through the pictures before creating the document. Review the preview, especially if the images have different orientations or proportions.
When an online converter is a better fit
The Windows virtual printer is quick, but it provides limited control over page margins, paper size, image scaling and reordering. The ConverteArq image-to-PDF tool supports arranging pages and selecting a page size, and it works in a browser on desktop or mobile. Avoid uploading sensitive documents to any online service unless its privacy and processing terms meet your needs.
Large batches and file size
For a recurring or very large batch, a dedicated desktop tool may offer more options, but check its current license, download source and privacy practices before installing it. Large phone photos can make a PDF unexpectedly big; resize copies when appropriate and keep the originals. After conversion, open the PDF and check both page order and legibility before sharing.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Windows make one page for each image?
It can, but the print layout may also place multiple images on one sheet. Check the preview and choose a one-image-per-page layout when that is what your document needs.
Why are there large white margins?
The image aspect ratio may not match the paper size, or the print layout may include margins. Choose a suitable paper size or a fit option, then check that no important content is cropped.
What if Microsoft Print to PDF is missing?
Check Windows optional features or printer settings for Microsoft Print to PDF. The steps vary by Windows version and device policy; do not install an unknown driver from an unofficial download site.