We view, download, and send countless images every day, both on our computers and mobile phones. In this post, we'll explore the websites and apps available for converting photos to PDF.
What is the purpose of performing these types of conversions? We typically convert images from JPG, PNG, or GIF formats to PDF when printing. We may also need to do this when submitting official documents (the most widely accepted format is .pdf). For these and other reasons, we are interested in knowing what methods exist for converting photos to PDF.
Here are three different ways to convert photos to PDF: from programs installed on our computer, through websites or using applications for the mobile phone. And for each of these three modalities we present you a few options. So you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
Programs to convert photo to PDF
There are two clear reasons to install this type of software on our computers. The first is convenience : if we're going to be performing a lot of conversions, it's the most convenient option. Second, and equally important, is the issue of privacy . With these programs, the document remains on the computer at all times. These are the most commonly used:
Altarsoft PDF Converter
Altarsoft PDF Converter, simple and effective
It's a simple software program with a long history, but it delivers everything you'd expect from a converter of its kind. Altarsoft PDF Converter is completely free and very easy to use, although it does have some limitations. For example, it only allows you to convert images one at a time. This isn't very practical if you need to work with many files.
Fast and very easy to use. With IceCream PDF Converter , you can convert large quantities of images simply by dragging and dropping them. The program also includes useful privacy options.
It must be said that the trial version establishes certain limits: 5 pages per PDF document and 3 files per conversion. To eliminate these barriers there is no choice but to get the paid version.
A useful and straightforward option. With a simple, almost spartan interface, JPG to PDF Converter presents itself as an interesting tool for converting photos to PDF. Furthermore, among other things, it allows you to select the image quality on a scale from 0 to 100%. However, the free trial version is only available for 15 days. After this period, you must upgrade to the paid version to continue using this software.
Another very useful program to convert images to PDF, although we will only find the free option in its trial version. This offers us conversions with a maximum of 10 pages and the results are watermarked.
However, the usefulness of TalkHelper PDF Converter is beyond question: it allows you to quickly transform image files (JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP and GIF) into PDF and also transform Word, Excel, PPT and DWG files into PDF.
This method is much faster than the ones we showed in the previous section. Conversions are done online , more easily and quickly, without needing to install programs that take up memory on our devices.
The only downside is that the privacy of our documents can be compromised in the event of computer attacks. This makes these websites inadvisable for use in professional environments. However, if the content is not particularly sensitive, any of the following sites is a good option.
DOCUPUB
With Docupub you can send a download link of the images in PDF to any email
Converting photos to PDF using DocPub is really easy. This website lets you convert both PNG and JPEG images to PDF in three steps: first, select the version of Acrobat you want to use, then locate the file in your files (up to 24 MB), and finally, choose your preferred method of sending the file.
Yes, shipping method. And this is the characteristic that makes this converter different from the rest: we can send the download link to any email.
This website brings together numerous features and ideas for comprehensive PDF document management. Of course, it also includes a converter for other file formats (including images). Therefore, it's only fair to add HiPDF to our list.
The free version has some limitations, of course. For example, you can only use the web twice a day, with files up to 10MB and with a maximum of 50 pages per file. But it works very well.
It's one of the first websites to appear for this type of conversion, but despite that, it remains one of the best. Its interface might not be the most attractive, but it works as it should: Image to PDF Converter lets you convert most common image formats to PDF. The best part: it offers a preview to see how the PDF will look before conversion. However, you have to do it manually, file by file. Batch conversion is not possible.
More than for its functionality, this website deserves a place on our list of options for converting photos to PDF for a compelling reason: it's one of the few that incorporates an effective solution to the privacy problem. Smallpdf achieves this through a simple method: applying SSL encryption to all files. One hour after uploading to the website, they are automatically deleted.
Smallpdf services can be used in a free trial period for 14 days.
Finally, we need to explore another type of tool for converting photos to PDF: mobile phone apps. These apps are becoming increasingly popular and widely downloaded, as we all use our smartphones for more and more things. As you know, a mobile phone is like a small computer we carry in our pocket.
As in many other areas, new applications with new functions and possibilities are constantly appearing when it comes to image scanning and conversion. These are the best at the moment:
Evernote Scannable
Evernote Scannable, only available for iPhone
This app lets you instantly scan all kinds of images, from business cards and receipts to drawings and photographs. It works with an automatic archiving and organization system for the images and their resulting PDF conversions. Currently, Evernote Scannable is only available for iPhone and iPad users.
A simple yet effective scanner for scanning all types of documents and converting them to PDF. Available only for iPhone users. With Microsoft Office Lens, the converted documents can be saved to OneNote or OneDrive. It also offers easy image editing tools.
PDFElement, the best application for converting images to PDF
Probably the best mobile app for converting images to PDF. PDFElement doesn't just handle the conversion process; it also helps with reading and editing your PDF documents.
In addition to this, this application allows you to easily share a PDF document in the cloud using a single account that will serve us for Windows, macOS X, iOS and Android. Among other advantages, PDFElement is available in many languages ​​and incorporates special software to encrypt PDF files with user and owner password.
Like the previous option, this is a scanner, but it also serves the purpose of converting images to PDF. Scanbot stands out primarily for its precision and high quality. It's also incredibly easy to use: first, point your phone's camera at the image, and the process starts automatically. Then, you have the option to crop the scan and edit it to your liking. Scanbot offers four color, brightness, and contrast adjustment options for this purpose.
A great tool in your hands that enjoys great popularity (more than 20 million active users worldwide).
