A JPG image is a graphic file type that makes use of lossy compression to store photographs in a 24-bit color format. The JPG extension was produced by the Joint Photographic Experts Group, who are well known for creating a standard for digital images. However, as most of us know, JPG does not exactly offer the highest quality of images.

This means that while the JPG images may appear clear and crisp on the computer screen, they won't look the same when they are printed. Pixelation i.e. the appearance of individual pixels, is one of the problems that occur with JPG. Now, you may ask, what is the solution to this? One way to preserve the quality of the image for printing and uploading is to convert JPG to PDF (Portable Document Format). The PDF document preserves the quality of the image without increasing the size of the file itself. Now, how to achieve it in your computer? This guide will help you understand how to convert JPG to PDF in Adobe tool and the best alternative of Adobe.

Part 1. How to Convert JPG to PDF File with Adobe Acrobat Pro
Part 2. How to Change JPG to PDF without Adobe Acrobat

Part 1How to Convert JPF to PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro

Acrobat is a software that has been developed by the American multinational, Adobe Systems. The software features numerous tools and applications that are used for viewing, editing, converting, printing, and managing PDF files. Here is a step-by-step guide for how you can convert JPG files to PDF using the popular Adobe Acrobat software.

Step 1. Convert JPG to PDF Document

Drag your mouse to the "Create PDF" option on the Home Window. Navigate to the right directory and select the JPG file that you wish to convert. Click on "Open" from the dialog box to convert the JPG image to PDF.

Step 2. Save the File

Now, save your changes by clicking on the "File" tab once again and selecting "Save". Enter the details for your converted PDF file.

Part 2How to Create PDF from JPG with Wondershare PDFelement

Besides Adobe Acrobat Pro, Wondershare PDFelement (PDFelement for Mac) is a powerful and intuitive application that primarily fulfils the purpose of viewing, editing, and converting PDF files on your computer system. Available on both Windows and Mac, PDFelement is the perfect all-in-one PDF solution for handling all your documents. Here are some of the main features of the software.

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Annotate: You can add notes and comments anywhere in your PDF document. You can also highlight, strikeout, and underline text.
Password protect: If you are looking to make your document secure from prying eyes, you can apply passwords and restrict access to the PDF files.
Convert: Wondershare PDFelement allows you to convert a variety of file types (including JPG) to PDF easily with a single click.
Extract: If you are looking to break down a large document into smaller, manageable files, you can easily split your PDF into two or more parts as per your requirement.

Step 1. Convert JPG File to PDF

Launch the software and click "Create PDF" on the Home window. Select the JPG file you want to convert to PDF. Or simply drag and drop the JPG file onto the PDFelement icon found in the Windows Taskbar (on the bottom of your screen).