How to create a PDF file out of multiple images using Preview app in Mac OS X Lion

Brian November 2, 2011 1

Preview iconIt’s easy to turn a regular image into a PDF file in OS X Lion using the Preview app. Or even taking multiple images and turning them into multiple PDF’s, but to turn multiple images into just one PDF turns out to be a bit tricky. Read on to find out how.

Video demo at the bottom

  • Open at least two photos in the Preview app
  • Click on the ‘File’ menu
  • Click the ‘Print’ option
  • On the bottom left you’ll see a drop-down menu labelled “PDF”, click it
  • Click “Save as PDF”

It’s a bit tricky that you have to go to the Print menu but I hope that helps out!

More tips here.

Purchase Mac OS X Lion from the Mac App Store here.


  • Guest

    That only makes a PDF from the first of multiple images.