How to Install Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows 10/11

As you know, Windows 10/11 includes the built-in Microsoft Print to PDF virtual printer which can convert documents from any program into PDF format. However, if Microsoft Print to PDF feature is missing then you are at the right place. Here you’ll how to install Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows 10/11.

However, for different reasons, we have to deal with PDF files if you are a student in particular and you’ll need to convert any image format or documents to PDF on Windows 10/11. Luckily, this built-in feature enables you to convert any image format and document to PDF without using third-party software and online tools.

How to Install Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows 10/11

So, here are the best 3 methods to install Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 10/11:

Method 1. Add Print to PDF Using the Windows Features

Press Windows key + R to open Run and then type Optionalfeatures and click Ok.

Optionalfeatures

From the list, locate Microsoft Print to PDF. Once found, check the box next to it and click OK.

Add Print to PDF Using the Windows Features

When installed, click Close.

Close

Method 2. Enable the Print to PDF Feature Using CMD

To set the optional Windows features, you can utilize the Deployment Image Service Management (DISM) command-line tool if you’d rather use the Command Prompt.

Open Command Prompt as administrator.

Open Command Prompt as administrato

In the Command Prompt window, type the following command to stop the spooler service.

net stop spooler

Once the services are stopped successfully, type the following command and press enter to enable the feature:

dism /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:"Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features" /NoRestart

If successfully installed, you will see the Operation completed successfully message.

Enable the Print to PDF Feature Using CMD

Method 2. Reinstall Print to PDF using PowerShell

Run Windows PowerShell as an administrator.

Run Windows PowerShell as an administrator

Type the following command to install Microsoft Print to PDF using PowerShell:

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -online -FeatureName Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features

Install Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 10/11 using PowerShell

Once executed, you will see the Online status as True and the RestartNeeded status as false.

How to Use the Print to PDF Feature on Windows 10/11

Basically, the Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows 10 enables you to save any image format like JPG and PNG to PDF using File Explorer, Photos, Microsoft, Paint, and others.

On the Photos App:

• Open the Photos app.
• Click Select on the upper right-hand corner.
• Select image or images (JPG, PNG, etc) and click the 3 dots menu and select Print.

Print

• From the Printer section, select Microsoft Print to PDF and click Print.

Print

• Select file location, give a file name and click Save.

Save

On File Explorer:

• Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.
• Find an image and right-click on it and then select Print.
• From the drop-down menu, select Microsoft to PDF and click Print.
• Select file location, give a file name and click Save.

Wrapping Up 

That’s it. This is how you can install or enable Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows 10/11 devices using the Settings app and Windows Features. This is the best feature that allows you to save any image format or document to PDF without using an online tool and software.

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