How to Convert Screenshot to PDF for Free

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Learn how to convert a screenshot to PDF for free on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android.

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Changing your pictures and screenshots to PDFs makes sharing easier with co-workers or friends. PDFs are smaller than screenshots and maintain image quality.

No matter what device you use, whether iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows, you can easily save one or more screenshots as a PDF with PDFgear online service.

How to Save Screenshot as PDF on iPhone

Here is how to save a screenshot as a PDF on your iPhone or iPad through the Print option.

Print Photo to PDF on iPhone

Print Photo to PDF on iPhone

Step 1. Open the Photos app and select the screenshot.

Step 2. Tap the Share button.

Step 3. Scroll down and tap Print (ignore the printer selection).

Step 4. Pinch out on the preview to expand it.

Step 5. Tap the Share button again and choose Save to Files to store it as a PDF.

How to Make a Screenshot a PDF on Android

Follow those steps to easily convert a screenshot to a PDF on your Android device.

Print Photo to PDF on Android

Print Photo to PDF on Android

Step 1. Open the screenshot in Google Photos on your Android.

Step 2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.

Step 3. Select “Print” from the menu.

Step 4. On the print screen, choose “Save as PDF.”

Step 5. Save it to Downloads or another folder.

How to Convert Screenshot to PDF on Mac

The Preview is the built-in tool on Mac, and it offers an Export feature to convert the screenshot to PDF.

Export Screenshot to PDF on Mac

Export Screenshot to PDF on Mac

Step 1. Open the screenshot in the Preview app (usually by default when you double-click it).

Step 2. Click on File in the top menu and select Export as PDF.

Step 3. Choose the location where you want to save the PDF and click Save.

How to Turn Screenshot into PDF on Windows

You can save a screenshot as a PDF on your Windows computer with the built-in image viewer.

Convert Screenshot to PDF on Windows

Convert Screenshot to PDF on Windows

Step 1. Open the screenshot in Photos or any image viewer.

Step 2. Click the Printer icon on the top menu bar.

Step 3. In the Printer dropdown menu, select Microsoft Print to PDF.

Step 4. Click Print, then choose where to save the PDF.

Bonus Tips: A Free Image to PDF Converter

PDFgear is a free PDF converter and editor that lets you convert photos or screenshots to PDF offline on a computer or mobile.

It offers several advantages over built-in tools when converting screenshots to PDFs. Here are some key benefits:

• Higher quality output

PDFgear preserves the quality and resolution of your screenshots, ensuring they remain sharp and clear in the PDF.

• Combine multiple screenshots into a PDF

You can easily combine multiple screenshots in JPG or PNG format into a single, organized PDF file with a few clicks.

• Batch convert screenshot to PDF

PDFgear allows you to convert multiple screenshots into a single PDF file in one go, saving time and effort.

• Advanced Editing Features

You can highlight, underline, add comments, or draw on the PDF, making it easier to review and share feedback.

Download PDFgear and give it a try—it’s available on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android.

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