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JPEG vs PDF: How PDFs Utilize Images

Thu. 04 Apr. 20245393

We recently had a large volume of awesome infographics saved as JPEGs and needed to turn them into PDFs for a presentation. We turned to PDF Reader Pro's JPEG to PDF converting ability to help us with this process.


Check out our guide below!

Megon Venter
Blog Author - B2B SaaS Content Writer
Megon is a B2B SaaS Content Writer with 7 years of experience in content strategy and execution. Her expertise lies in the creation of document management tutorials and product comparisons.


How to Convert JPEG to PDF on Windows

Use our PDF converter to change your JPEG images to PDF on your Windows operating system using PDF Reader Pro's file conversion tools.

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Step 1: Open PDF Reader Pro




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Step 2: Click "Create PDF"

Then select "New From Image".


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Step 3: Save as a PDF

Select the JPEG you want to turn into a PDF within the pop-up window.



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Step 4: Save your new PDF

Click on "File" and then "Save" or "Save as".


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Learn how to quickly save PDF as JPEG with our streamlined guide, perfect for enhancing your file conversion process.


How to Convert JPEG to PDF on Mac

Step 1: Open PDF Reader Pro

Step 2: Click "Create PDF" from Home

Select "From Image" and select the image you want to convert to a PDF.



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Step 3: Save as a PDF

Select one or more files from within the window. Once happy, click "Save as PDF" to convert your JPEG to a PDF.



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How to Convert JPEG to PDF: Best Practices

Remember all those awesome infographics we were talking about? Now, we want to add them all to our new PDF. 


Let's find out how below!


Step 1: Insert a new page

Click on "Page Edit" and then "Insert". In the "Insert" dialogue box, click on "Blank Page" under "Insert Pages" and then "Insert" at the bottom. 



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Step 2: Double-click (alt-click on Mac) on your new blank page



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Step 3: Insert an image

Click on "Tools" and then the "Image" tool, which is shown as a little portrait icon. Now, select the JPEG you wish to insert.  



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Step 4: Resize your image

Click on your image and resize it by clicking and dragging the corner nodes.



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