How to Convert PNG to PDF (Screenshots, Charts and Exports)
By the FreePDF team ·
PNG is the format screenshots, charts, and design exports almost always arrive in. When you need to bundle a set of them, say a run of UI mockups, a page of graphs, or a step-by-step of screenshots, a single PDF beats a folder of loose files for sharing.
Converting your PNGs
- Open the PNG to PDF tool and add one or more images. Adding a second batch appends to the list, so you can pull them in as you find them.
- They're combined into a PDF in the order they're listed, one per page. Rearrange them first if you need a different sequence.
- Download the finished document.
What happens to transparency
PNG supports transparent backgrounds, which a printed PDF page can't really represent. Transparent areas are placed onto a clean white page background, so a logo or diagram with a see-through backdrop lands on white rather than turning black or patchy. Everything else keeps its exact colours and full resolution.
PNG or JPG for this?
Stick with PNG when the images are screenshots, charts, or anything with sharp text and lines, which is what PNG is best at. If you're bundling photographs, JPG files are smaller for the same visible quality.
Common questions
Are the images resized to fit the page?
Each PNG is placed on its own page at full quality. Sharp edges and fine detail carry through, which is why PNG suits screenshots and diagrams so well.
Can I reorder the images before converting?
Yes. Add them in any order, then use the up and down arrows next to each one — or Sort by Name — to arrange them before you download. To rearrange the pages of a PDF you've already made, split them out and merge them back in the order you want.