How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

There are multiple ways to take screenshots on Windows 10, and even more ways to save and turn those screenshots into a PDF. 

We’ve compiled the best and easiest ways to save screenshots as PDFs on Windows desktop. And we’ve even recommended our preferred way to save screenshots as a PDF. 

Stay tuned for the best ways to turn a screenshot into a PDF. 

How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 10 Desktop 

First, let’s cover how to take screenshots on Windows 10: 

1. Press [Windows button] + [shift] + [s] on keyboard (OR press [Windows key] > type “Snipping Tool” > [enter]).

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

2. Use the cursor to click-and-drag until everything is in your desired screenshot.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

3. Click the thumbnail that pops up in the bottom right corner of the screen.

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4. Press the Save button, and save your screenshot as an image (PNG or JPG). 

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

How to Save a Screenshot as a PDF

Now that we know how to take a screenshot on Windows 10, let’s explore the best ways to turn that screenshot into a PDF. 

Built-in Windows Tools (Snipping Tool/Snip & Sketch)

Note: The Windows Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch tool are being combined in Windows 11 for a new and improved Snipping Tool. We'll use "Snipping Tool" in this blog post, but Snip & Sketch will work just as well in older versions of Windows, such as Windows 10.

1. Press [Windows button] + [shift] + [s] (OR press [Windows key] > type “Snipping Tool” > [enter])

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

2. Use cursor to click-and-drag until everything is in your desired screenshot.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

3. Click the thumbnail that pops up in the bottom right corner of the screen.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

4. Press [ctrl] + [p] on your keyboard.

5. Set the Printer as Microsoft Print to PDF (if it isn’t already). 

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6. Press Print.

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7. Name your new PDF, then press Save.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

Windows Photos 

1. Open your saved screenshot in the Windows Photos application. (Right-click > Open with > Print).

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

2. Press the Print button or [ctrl] + [p] on your keyboard.

3. Set the Printer as Microsoft Print to PDF (if it isn’t already). 

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4. Press Print.

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5. Name your new PDF, then press Save.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

Paint 

1. Right-click on the screenshot file > Open with > Paint.

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2. Press [ctrl] + [p] on your keyboard.

3. Select Microsoft Print to PDF as the Printer (if it isn’t already). 

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4. Press Print.

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5. Type a name for the new PDF, then press Save.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

With a PDF Editor — PDF Pro

If you’re looking for a PDF editor that’s able to turn screenshots and images into PDF (or other file formats), then PDF Pro has what you need. Instantly convert images to PDF, extract text from images and scanned documents, and more. 

1. In PDF Pro, press the Create tab.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

2. Press the Create from file button.

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3. Add files (or +) buttons. 

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

4. Find the saved screenshot, then press Open

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5. Create button. 

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

With Adobe Acrobat

The household name when it comes to PDFs. While it can turn screenshots into PDFs, the expensive annual subscription, confusing interface, and number of features often makes it overkill and more confusing than necessary. 

  1. Open Adobe DC.
  2. Open the image file.
  3. Click the Create PDF tool.
  4. Select the image fine.
  5. Press Start/Create.

How to Turn a Screenshot into a PDF with Word, PowerPoint, or Google

You can also use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to turn screenshots into PDF. If you don’t have access to Word or PowerPoint, Google Docs and Google Slides work just as well, and are free to use. 

Microsoft Word 

1.Launch Microsoft Word, then press Blank document.

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2.Click the Insert tab.

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3.Click Pictures > This Device.

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4. Find the image, then press Insert.

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5. Press the File menu.

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6. Click Export, then press Create PDF/XPS.

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7. Name file, then press Publish.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

Microsoft PowerPoint

1. Launch Microsoft PowerPoint, then press Blank Presentation.

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2. Click the Insert tab.

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3. Click Pictures > This Device.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

4. Find the image, then press Insert.

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5. Press File.

How to save screenshot as PDF Windows 7

6. Click Export, then press Create PDF/XPS.

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7. Name the new PDF file, then press Publish.

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Google Docs

1. Open a blank Google Doc.

2. Click Insert tab > Image > Upload from computer.

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3. Find and Open your saved screenshot.

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4. Press File > Download > PDF (.pdf).

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Google Slides

1. Open a blank presentation in Google Slides.

2. Click Insert tab > Image > Upload from computer.

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3. Find, select, and Open saved screenshot. 

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4. Press File > Download > PDF (.pdf).

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Instantly Turn Screenshots to PDF with PDF Pro!

Have you ever needed to take a screenshot and turn it into a PDF file on Windows? Now you can! 

We’ve shown you the best ways to take screenshots and save them as PDFs. But our recommended way to turn a screenshot into a PDF is with: PDF Pro

PDF Pro is our affordable all-in-one PDF editor, creator, and converter. Convert images and other files to PDF, scan documents, extract text from scanned documents and images, all with PDF Pro! 

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  • Create PDFs
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  • Add text to PDFs 
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  • Extract text from PDFs
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