Best Settings for JPG to PDF: Quality vs File Size

Turn images into one PDF file for printing, sharing, or archiving. This post explains practical ways to convert JPG to PDF with predictable quality and reliable output.

What this tool is best for

• Expense receipt packs
• Site inspection photo reports
• Proof of delivery documentation

Best settings by goal

Fastest turnaround

• Use settings optimized for speed and quick sharing.
• Reduce unnecessary pages or oversized source assets first.

Balanced quality and size

• Use clear, high-resolution images for better document readability.
• Validate output once before publishing or sending.

Smallest possible output

• Keep dimensions consistent when building multi-page reports.
• Expect some quality trade-offs when maximum reduction is required.

Pro tip

Test one sample file first, then standardize the same settings across your full batch.

Related tools

• Compress Image
• Merge PDF

Use this tool

• JPG to PDF
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