How to Create a PDF from Any Document or Image

Why Create PDFs?

PDF preserves formatting across all devices. Converting documents and images to PDF ensures consistent appearance and easy sharing.

From Word Documents

1. Open document in Microsoft Word
2. File > Save As > Choose PDF format
3. Options: select page range, optimize for
4. Click Save

From Images

PDF Helper converts images to PDF:

1. Visit Image to PDF tool
2. Upload JPG, PNG, or other images
3. Arrange order by dragging
4. Choose page size (A4, Letter, etc.)
5. Convert and download

From Web Pages

1. Open page in Chrome
2. Press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac)
3. Select Save as PDF
4. Choose layout and margins
5. Save

From Scanned Documents

Use your phone camera with apps like Adobe Scan, Microsoft Lens, or Google PhotoScan to scan documents and save as PDF.

From Multiple Sources

Combine different file types into one PDF:

1. Convert each file to PDF separately
2. Use PDF Helper merge tool
3. Combine all PDFs into one

Tips for Quality PDFs

• Use 300 DPI for print-ready documents
• Check page size before creating
• Add bookmarks for long documents
• Compress large PDFs after creation