How to Merge Multiple Photos in Preview on Windows

If you want to combine multiple photos into a single PDF file using Preview on your Windows device, you can do so with ease. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this.

Before we dive into the process, it's essential to note that if the Microsoft Print to PDF option is not available in the Printer drop-down list on the Print Pictures dialog box, you can easily add it. We'll cover how to do this later in the article.

Activating the Microsoft Print to PDF Option in Windows 10

To merge multiple photos into a PDF file, you need to have the Microsoft Print to PDF option enabled. If you're using Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Open Preview on your Windows device.

2. Select the images you want to combine by checking the boxes next to them.

3. Click on 'Print' in the top menu bar and select 'Print Pictures'.

4. In the Print Pictures dialog box, click on the 'Printer' dropdown list and select 'Microsoft Print to PDF'.

If the option is not available, you can add it manually. Here's how:

1. Open Control Panel on your Windows device.

2. Click on 'Devices and Printers'.

3. Right-click on the 'Printers' folder and select 'See what's printing'.

4. In the print queue, right-click on the printer icon and select 'Properties'.

5. In the Printer Properties dialog box, click on the 'Features' tab.

6. Scroll down to the 'Printing defaults' section and check the box next to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'.

Once you've added the Microsoft Print to PDF option, you can proceed with merging your photos.

Merging Photos into a PDF File

Now that the Microsoft Print to PDF option is enabled, follow these steps to merge your photos:

1. Open Preview on your Windows device.

2. Select the images you want to combine by checking the boxes next to them.

3. Click on 'Print' in the top menu bar and select 'Print Pictures'.

4. In the Print Pictures dialog box, click on the 'Printer' dropdown list and select 'Microsoft Print to PDF'.

5. Choose a location to save your PDF file by clicking on the 'Browse' button next to the 'File name' edit box.

6. Enter a file name for your PDF file in the 'File name' edit box.

7. Click 'Save' to create the PDF file.

Customizing Your PDF File

Before you click 'Save', you can customize your PDF file by enabling or disabling the Fit picture to frame option, which affects all the images you're adding to the PDF file. If you notice that the sides of your images seem to be cut off, click on the 'Fit picture to frame' check box so there is no check mark in the box.

Once you've made your changes, click 'OK' to accept them or click 'Cancel' if you don't want to save the changes.

Additional Tips

If you're using Windows 7, the Printer Properties link opens the doPDF Properties dialog box, allowing you to change the page Orientation (as well as other settings).

By following these simple steps, you can easily merge multiple photos into a single PDF file using Preview on your Windows device.

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