What happens when you convert JPG to PDF
| Compression | Lossy → Lossy or lossless |
|---|---|
| Result | One PDF page per JPG, with the image embedded at its original resolution |
| Metadata | EXIF, GPS location and camera data are not copied to the new file |
| Opens in | every computer, phone and browser |
Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.
JPG Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely supported photo format. Its lossy compression discards detail the eye is less sensitive to, which makes photos small enough for email, upload forms and print services that accept nothing else.
JPG converterPDF Portable Document Format
PDF fixes the layout of a document so it looks the same on every screen and printer. It can contain text, vector graphics, images, forms and signatures, which is why it is the standard for invoices, contracts and forms.
How to use the JPG to PDF Converter
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Click Choose files or drop your JPG images onto the page.
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Set the page size, orientation and margins, and drag to reorder pages.
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Click Create PDF and download your document.
Why convert JPG to PDF?
JPG is what most cameras, websites and phones set to Most Compatible hand you, so it is the usual starting point for photos. It cannot store transparency and every re-save loses a little more detail. Choose PDF to send images as one document, print them at a fixed page size, or attach them to a form that asks for PDF.
JPG to PDF settings
Each JPG becomes one page. Choose A4, Letter or a page that matches the image size, set the margin and orientation, and drag the thumbnails to change the page order before creating the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Will the PDF lose quality?
Both formats are lossy, so converting re-encodes the data once more. Using a high quality setting keeps the generational loss very small. Avoid converting the same file back and forth repeatedly.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.