How to Combine Images and PDFs into One Document
You might have a PDF application form, a photograph of a certificate and a PDF receipt, all required in one file. The key is to convert the images into PDF pages first, and then merge the PDFs in the required order.
Know what the merge tool accepts
The current adghatPDF Merge PDF tool accepts PDF files only. It does not directly convert JPG or PNG images into PDF pages. “PDF to JPG” performs the opposite operation, turning PDF pages into images.
If you need an image inside a merged PDF, first create a PDF from the image using a suitable tool or your device’s print-to-PDF feature.
Prepare the photos before conversion
Check that the document is fully in frame, text is sharp, orientation is upright and shadows do not obscure stamps or signatures. Crop unnecessary borders but never crop required official information.
A large original photo may substantially increase the merged PDF size.
Convert images to PDF
On many desktop systems you can open an image, choose Print, then select Save as PDF or a PDF printer. The exact menu differs by device. Check the preview, paper size and scaling to prevent unexpected cropping.
Save each image-generated PDF with a name showing its intended order, such as 02-certificate.pdf.
Merge the resulting PDFs
Open Merge PDF and add the original PDFs along with the converted image pages. Arrange files in the order requested by the recipient and create the merged PDF.
Open the result to check every page, rotation, margins, legibility and ordering. Do not assume a successful download means the pages are correct.
When the combined file is too large
Images often dominate the file size. Use the PDF Size Guide to estimate the reduction necessary, then consider Compress PDF if needed.
The current compression workflow rasterizes PDF pages and may remove text selection, links, forms and signature validity. Keep the original files and check the combined output before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Can adghatPDF Merge PDF accept JPG files directly?
No. Convert them to PDF first.
Should I always combine all documents?
Only when the receiving service or person asks for one PDF.