How to Convert a JPG, PNG or Text File to PDF

Published October 11, 2026

Free tool: PDF Converter→

PDF is the format most forms, offices and online portals ask for. If you have a photo of a receipt, a scanned page or a plain text file, converting it to PDF makes it easy to send, print and archive. This guide explains when PDF is the right format, how to get a clean result and how to convert a file with the free PDF Converter.

Why convert to PDF?

• It looks the same everywhere. A PDF opens identically on phones, computers and printers, without depending on fonts or apps.
• Forms and portals expect it. Job applications, expense claims and government sites often accept only PDF.
• It prints predictably, on a standard page size.
• It's harder to change by accident than an editable document.

What the converter does

• Images (JPG or PNG) become a one-page A4 PDF. The image is scaled to fit the page while keeping its proportions, and centered.
• Plain text files (TXT) become a multi-page A4 PDF. Long lines wrap to fit the page width, and new pages are added as needed.

Files up to 20 MB are supported, one file at a time. The conversion happens in your browser, so the file isn't uploaded to a server.

How to convert a file to PDF with Graph Maker

1. Open the PDF Converter.
2. Choose your file: click or drag a JPG, PNG or TXT file into the upload area. You can also paste a direct link to a file online.
3. Click Convert to PDF.
4. Download the PDF. It's named after your original file, so receipt.jpg becomes receipt.pdf.
5. Convert another file with the button below the download, if you need to.

Getting a clean result from photos and scans

• Shoot straight on, in good light. Hold the phone parallel to the page and avoid shadows from your hand.
• Crop away the background before converting, so the page fills the PDF. The Image Cropper or Image Editor does this in seconds.
• Rotate sideways photos first with Flip & Rotate; the converter places the image exactly as it is.
• Boost the contrast for faint text, or turn the image black and white, which also keeps the file small.
• Mind the file size. Phone photos can be several megabytes; if a portal has a limit, shrink the image first with the Image Compressor.

Text files

The converter takes plain text, such as notes, logs or lists. Formatting such as bold, headings or tables doesn't exist in a TXT file, so the PDF shows the text in a standard font. That font covers English and most Western European accented letters; other alphabets and emoji may not display, so check the result if your text uses them.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a JPG to PDF?

Open the PDF Converter, choose your JPG, click Convert to PDF and download the result. The image is placed on an A4 page, scaled to fit.

Can I combine several images into one PDF?

The converter turns one file into one PDF at a time. To combine several, convert each one and merge the PDFs with a PDF tool, or place the images on one page first with the Photo Collage Maker.

Is it safe to convert private documents?

The conversion runs in your browser on your own device, so files you choose from your computer aren't uploaded anywhere.