Converting images to PDFs on your Mac is a handy skill to have, especially when you want to combine several images into a single file for easy sharing or printing. Luckily, with the built-in Preview app on macOS, this process is straightforward and doesn't require any specialized software. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to convert images to PDFs on your Mac effortlessly.
To begin, select all the images you want to convert into a PDF. You can do this by clicking on the first image, then holding down the Command key while clicking on the subsequent images. Alternatively, you can drag your mouse cursor to create a selection box around multiple images. Once you have all the images selected, right-click on one of the images and choose "Open With" followed by "Preview."
In the Preview app, all the images you selected will open in a single window as separate tabs. Next, go to the "File" menu and select "Print" or simply press Command + P on your keyboard. In the Print dialog box that appears, you'll see a PDF button in the bottom-left corner. Click on it and choose "Save as PDF."
A new dialog box will pop up, allowing you to specify the name and location for your new PDF file. Type in a suitable name and select the folder where you want to save the PDF. You can also adjust the quality and security options before saving by clicking on the "Quartz Filter" dropdown menu. Once you're happy with your settings, click "Save," and Preview will convert the images into a single PDF file.
It's worth mentioning that Preview gives you some control over the order of the images in the PDF. If you need to rearrange the pages, simply drag and drop the tabs in the Preview window to reorder them before converting the images to a PDF.
Apart from combining multiple images into a PDF, Preview offers additional useful features for working with PDFs. You can annotate PDFs, insert signatures, rotate pages, and even trim unwanted parts of a document. It's a versatile tool that goes beyond just viewing images and PDFs.
So, next time you need to convert a batch of images into a PDF on your Mac, remember that Preview has got you covered. With just a few clicks, you can create a neat and organized PDF document that's ready to be shared or archived. Give it a try and streamline your workflow with this simple yet powerful feature right at your fingertips.