How to Save a Screenshot as PDF in Windows 10/11

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Method 1: Using Snipping Tool

Windows comes with the Snipping Tool built into it. With this tool, you may take screenshots and save them as PDFs, as shown below.

Step 1:Click themagnifying lenson the start menu, typesnip, and clickSnipping Toolto launch the app.

Step 2:ClickNew, then take your screenshot.

Step 3:Click theMoreicon, then clickPrint.

Step 4:Under thePrinteroptions, choose theMicrosoft Print to PDFoption, then click thePrintbutton.

Step 5:Name your file and hit Save, and it should save automatically as a PDF.

Method 2: Saving Screenshot PDF Using the Photos App

While the Photos app is not meant for screenshooting, it is a native Windows app for opening images, including screenshots. You may use it to save them as PDFs.

Step 1:Right-click on the screenshot, clickOpen withfrom the context menu, and clickPhotos.

Step 2:PressCtrl+Pto open the print interface.

Step 3:Under thePrinteroptions, choose theMicrosoft Print to PDFoption, then click thePrintbutton.

Method 3: Using the Paint App

Like Photos, the Paint app is another alternative for saving screenshots as PDFs. It is also a native Windows application. Follow the steps below.

Step 1:Right-click on the screenshot, clickOpen withfrom the context menu, and clickPaint.

Step 2:PressCtrl+Pto open the print interface.

Step 3:Under thePrinteroptions, choose theMicrosoft Print to PDFoption, then click thePrintbutton.

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Last updated on 19 May, 2024

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