How to Convert JPG to PDF on a Mac

Quick list: How to Convert JPG to PDF on a Mac.

Converting a JPG to PDF on a Mac couldn’t be easier. Just follow these simple steps.

1. Open Acrobat Pro.
2. Select ‘Tools’.
3. Click ‘Create PDF’.
4. Rename and save.

In Detail: Converting JPG to PDF on a Mac Step-by-Step.

Here’s some more detail about how to save a photo as a PDF on a Mac in the simplest way.

1. Open Acrobat Pro.
2. Select ‘Tools’. You should be able to find this in the top bar.
3. Click ‘Create PDF’. Select Create, find your files and open.

4. Rename and save. Change the name and/or select a different location to save down your new PDF.

Amending Your PDF & Recognising Text

1. A scanned PDF will open directly in the software, but to use an image file, it is best to Create New PDF and then import the file you need.
   1. Adobe Acrobat has many editing tools to help you to get the best out of your PDFs. These are located under Tools > Optimise PDF.
2. Now select the option to Optimise Scanned Pages. This can apply to the entire document or an individual pages. You also have the option to specify the language used to help Acrobat recognise the text more easily.

3. Under Text Recognition Options, select Edit. Change the output to Editable Text and Images and click OK.

4. Once optimised your PDF will recognise the text in your PDF.

Why Might I Want to Turn a JPG Into a PDF on a Mac?

There are many reasons why you would want to convert a JPG to PDF. Check out some of the benefits below.

• Create a digital archive. Scanning and uploading paper documents into a digital format makes them easier to store and harder to lose. But by converting the scan images into PDF files you can also make them searchable, so you can always find the information you need quickly and easily.
• Make necessary changes. If you need to make changes to scanned documents, converting to a PDF will make them editable. Rather than retyping everything, just simply delete the errors and input your corrections.
• Use your mobile. Don’t have a scanner? Now you can use your mobile phone’s camera to snap a photo of a document. Open it in Acrobat to convert it into a searchable, editable PDF and save yourself precious time.

FAQs.

Before putting your new skills for changing a JPG to PDF on a Mac into action, check out some of these other questions people ask about PDF files.

How Do I Make a PDF Document on a Mac?

Creating a PDF is easy and doesn’t require specialist software. Once you’ve finished editing your document, go to File > Save As. From there you can choose to save your document as a PDF.

If you have Adobe Acrobat, open the programme and select Tools > Create PDF.

How Do I Attach a PDF to an Email on Mac?

Open the file you want to email and navigate to File > Print. In the new window, locate the PDF menu and select Send in mail. Enter the address that you want to send the email to, add an accompanying message and then click Send to dispatch your message.

How Do I Make Multiple PDFs Into One PDF?

Combining multiple PDFs is easy with Adobe Acrobat. Open the programme and go to Tools > Combine Files.

Select all the files you would like to merge - these don’t all have to be PDFs. You can also combine word documents, spreadsheets and images. Acrobat then lets you rearrange and delete the pages as you wish with an easy drag-and-drop method. Finally, remember to save the new file by clicking the Create PDF button.

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