Whether it's a stack of phone photos of a document, a folder of PNG screenshots, or a scanned form, turning images into a single PDF makes them far easier to send, print or store. A PDF also opens the same way on every device, unlike a loose collection of image files.
MakeitPDF's Image to PDF tool accepts both JPG and PNG images, lets you combine several into one PDF, and can even make scanned text searchable with built-in OCR. If your files are all JPGs, our dedicated JPG to PDF tool works too — this guide covers the broader Image to PDF tool, which also handles PNG and the OCR step.
Key takeaways
- Accepts both JPG and PNG images, including screenshots and scans.
- Combine multiple images into a single PDF, or keep them as separate files in a ZIP.
- Optional OCR makes scanned text selectable and searchable in the output PDF.
- Choose page size, orientation and margin before converting.
Table of contents
How to convert images to PDF
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Open the Image to PDF tool and upload your JPG or PNG files — you can select several at once.
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Drag the thumbnails to set the page order, and choose page size, orientation and margin.
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Tick "Merge all images into one PDF file" to combine them, or leave it unticked to get each page as a separate PDF in a ZIP.
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Click Convert to PDF and download the result.
Making scanned text searchable
A photo or scan of a document is just a picture as far as a computer is concerned — the text inside it can't be selected, searched or copied. Ticking "Make text searchable (OCR)" before converting runs optical character recognition on each image, so the text layer underneath the image becomes selectable and searchable in the finished PDF. Pick the correct language from the dropdown for the best accuracy.
This is especially useful for scanned contracts, receipts, or notes photographed on a phone — you'll be able to Ctrl+F to find a word, or copy a paragraph out of the PDF, instead of retyping it.
Page size, orientation and margin
By default, each image can keep its own dimensions as the page size, or you can force every page to a standard A4 or US Letter size for a more uniform, printable document. Orientation (portrait or landscape) and margin size (none, medium or large) round out the layout — a small margin often looks better for printing, while no margin keeps the image edge-to-edge.
Frequently asked questions
Can I mix JPG and PNG images in the same PDF?
Yes — upload any combination of JPG and PNG files and they'll be combined into a single PDF in the order you set.
Does OCR work on handwriting?
OCR is designed for printed text and works best on clear, well-lit scans or photos. Handwriting recognition is far less reliable and results will vary.
Can I reorder the pages before converting?
Yes — drag the thumbnails into the order you want before clicking Convert. The final PDF follows that order.
What if I only have JPG files?
Either tool works for JPG-only files. Our JPG to PDF tool is streamlined specifically for JPGs, while this tool additionally supports PNG and the OCR option.
