PNG to PDF: Screenshots, Transparency and Size
Compiling screenshots and diagrams into one PDF, what happens to transparency, and how to keep the file size reasonable.
NexifyTool Editorial Team
Web Utilities & Technical Publishing
PNG to PDF embeds each of your uploaded PNG images directly into a real PDF, one image per page, in your browser — genuinely reading and placing your image's actual pixels.
Step-by-step
- Upload one or more PNG images.
- Arrange them into your desired page order.
- Set page size and orientation.
- Convert and download the combined PDF.
What happens to transparency
PNG images often have transparent backgrounds (screenshots, icons, diagrams exported from design tools). Since a PDF page doesn't have a transparency channel, transparent areas are rendered against a white background — the same predictable behavior you'd see converting a transparent PNG to any non-transparent format.
Good uses for this
Turning a series of screenshots into one document for a bug report, compiling diagram exports into a single shareable file, or combining scanned pages saved as PNG into one PDF.
Troubleshooting
- "My transparent PNG has a white background now." Expected — PDF pages have no transparency channel, so transparent areas render as white.
- "The images came out in the wrong order." Check the upload order before converting — it maps directly to page order in the output.
- "The PDF file is quite large." PNG files, especially screenshots with lots of detail, can be large — run the result through Compress PDF if size matters.
Ready to combine your PNGs? Open the free PNG to PDF tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it preserve PNG transparency?
No — PDF pages don't have a transparency channel, so transparent areas in your PNG are rendered with a white background.
Can I mix PNG and JPG in one PDF?
Yes, both formats can be uploaded together and combined into one PDF.
Is there a limit on how many images I can add?
No fixed limit — practical limits come from your device's available memory since everything processes in your browser.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No, processing happens entirely in your browser.