Turn images into a PDF

How to convert images to PDF

Whether it's a stack of receipts, a multi-page form you photographed, or screenshots you need to send as one file, it only takes a minute:

Which page size should I choose?

A4 (210 × 297 mm) is the standard paper size in most of the world. US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) is used in the United States and Canada. If the PDF will only be viewed on screen — say, a portfolio or a set of screenshots — choose Same as image: every page takes the exact shape of its picture with no white borders.

Tips for scanning documents with your phone

• Photograph pages on a dark, plain surface so the edges stand out.
• Use daylight or a bright lamp and avoid your own shadow falling across the page.
• Hold the phone directly above the page, not at an angle, so text isn't distorted.
• Use our crop tool first if you need to trim the background around each page.

Making the PDF smaller

Phone photos are large, so a 10-page PDF can easily exceed email limits. The Smaller file option scales each page down to a sensible print resolution and compresses it, typically cutting the PDF size by 70–90% while keeping text readable. For even more control, compress your images before adding them.

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