How to Make a Screenshot into a PDF on Mac

Are you looking for an easy way to convert your screenshots into a single PDF file on your Mac? Look no further! In this article, we will show you how to use Preview, a built-in application on your Mac, to combine multiple images into a single PDF file.

Step 1: Open Your Images in Preview

To start, open the first image in Preview. You can do this by double-clicking on the image or by searching for it in Spotlight and selecting 'Open with' > Preview.

Step 2: Copy the Image

Once you've opened your image in Preview, click on 'Edit' > 'Copy' or use the keyboard shortcut Command + C to copy the image.

Step 3: Open the Second Image in Preview

Now, open the second image in Preview by double-clicking on it or searching for it in Spotlight and selecting 'Open with' > Preview.

Step 4: Paste the First Photo

In the second image, go to 'Edit' > 'Paste' or use the keyboard shortcut Command + V to paste the first photo. This will create a new layer on top of the existing image.

Step 5: Combine Images

Repeat steps 2-4 for each additional image you want to combine. After you've pasted all the images, go back to the first image and click on 'Edit' > 'Select All' or use the keyboard shortcut Command + A to select the entire image.

Step 6: Cut the Selection

Now, cut the selection by going to 'Edit' > 'Cut' or using the keyboard shortcut Command + X. This will remove the original images from your desktop.

Step 7: Create a New Image

To combine the images into a single PDF file, go to 'File' > 'New' and select 'From Template'. Choose the 'PDF' template and set the width of the image to the sum of the widths of all the images you want to combine. Uncheck the box for 'Scale proportionally' to ensure that the images are not distorted.

Step 8: Save Your PDF File

Once you've set up your new image, click on 'File' > 'Save' or use the keyboard shortcut Command + S to save your file. You can now print or share your combined PDF file as needed.

By following these simple steps, you can easily convert your screenshots into a single PDF file using Preview on your Mac. With this method, you have control over the final stitched image and can position the images however you like.

How to make a screenshot into a pdf mac