How to Merge JPG on Windows 10 — 4 Methods
Use Paint, Photos, File Explorer, or a free browser tool — choose what’s already on your PC.
Windows 10 includes several built-in tools for working with images. Here are the four most practical ways to merge JPG files, from fastest to most hands-on.
Method 1 — Browser Tool (Fastest, Any Device)
No installation needed — works on Windows 10 in any browser.
Go to jpgmerger.org/combine-images/ in Chrome or Edge.
Click or drag your JPG files onto the upload area.
Click Merge — your combined file downloads immediately.
Method 2 — Microsoft Paint
Built-in to Windows 10. Best for joining 2–3 images side by side.
Right-click the image → Open with → Paint.
Go to Image → Resize/Skew → increase the width (in pixels) to fit all images side by side.
Open each remaining image, Select All (Ctrl+A), Copy, then Paste into Paint and drag to position.
File → Save As → JPEG picture.
Method 3 — Windows Photos App (PDF Print)
Use the Photos app and Microsoft Print to PDF to create a multi-page PDF.
Hold Ctrl and click each JPG, then right-click → Print.
Select it as the printer in the print dialog.
Choose full-page photo layout, then click Print and save the PDF.
Method 4 — PowerShell + ImageMagick
For advanced users or batch processing multiple folders.
Download from imagemagick.org and run the installer.
Shift + right-click in the folder → Open PowerShell window here.
Type: magick convert *.jpg -append merged.jpg and press Enter.
Which Method Should You Use?
| Method | Best for | Skill level |
|---|---|---|
| JPGMerger | Fastest, any number of images, PDF output | Beginner |
| Paint | Side-by-side, offline | Beginner |
| Photos / Print to PDF | Multi-page PDF from multiple images | Beginner |
| PowerShell + ImageMagick | Batch automation | Advanced |
Free, works in Edge and Chrome — no install needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I merge JPGs without any software on Windows 10?
Yes — JPGMerger runs entirely in your browser, so nothing needs to be installed on your PC.
Does Paint support merging more than 2 images?
Yes, but it’s manual. For more than 3 images, a browser tool like JPGMerger is faster.
How do I merge JPG files into a PDF on Windows 10?
Use JPGMerger’s PDF export, or use File Explorer → right-click images → Print → Microsoft Print to PDF.