Photo Proof Sheet PDF

Arrange local photos as fitted thumbnails with captions on an A4 or Letter PDF proof sheet.

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1 to 12 local photos, 16 MiB total, up to 8 megapixels each. Use Up/Down controls to change the order.

    Optional: up to 80 characters per caption. Leave blank to use filenames. The standard PDF font supports Latin text and common punctuation; unsupported characters are refused.

    How to use Photo Proof Sheet PDF

    1. Choose photos and arrange their order with the file controls.
    2. Set paper size, columns and optional captions matching that order.
    3. Create the PDF and check the thumbnails, captions and page breaks before printing.

    Example: Photo Proof Sheet PDF

    Create a four-photo review sheet.

    You add
    Choose red.png, green.png, blue.png and yellow.png, each a solid-color 2 by 2 image. Paper: A4; Photos across: 2; Captions: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow on separate lines.
    You get
    The PDF has four fitted thumbnails in that order, with their matching captions in a two-column layout.

    Options

    Photos across
    Two, three or four columns trade larger thumbnails for more photos on a row. A4 and US Letter are portrait layouts.
    Captions
    Enter one caption per photo in the chosen order, or leave the box empty to use filenames. Reorder the chosen files with the Up/Down controls before creating the sheet.

    Supported inputs and limits

    Up to 12 JPEG, PNG or WebP images, 16 MiB total and 8 megapixels each. Two, three or four columns on A4 or Letter. Captions up to 80 characters each. Fitted thumbnails without cropping; standard Latin PDF font limits apply. Browser decoding uses device memory and may finish before cancellation takes effect.

    Where your input is processed

    This tool processes your input in this browser. Your text and files are not uploaded to UseFreeTools. Check this tool's limits for anything it may save on your device.

    A proof sheet helps identify files

    Thumbnails are fitted into their cells rather than printed at original scale. A filename or entered caption ties each thumbnail to a source photo. This output is for selection and review; do not use thumbnail dimensions to judge the original resolution or a print-size requirement.

    Order and captions should be checked together

    A caption belongs to the photo at the same position. Confirm the order after moving files, then open the downloaded sheet to check wraps and page breaks. Photos stay local during processing; the exported sheet itself contains the visible images and captions you chose.

    Questions about Photo Proof Sheet PDF

    Are photos cropped to fill each box?

    No. They are fitted so their whole image remains visible.

    What captions appear by default?

    The selected filenames are used unless you supply one caption per photo.

    Is this a full-resolution photo archive?

    No. It is a thumbnail proof sheet for review or printing.

    Project manager: Tony Hines · Content updated 4 October 2026 · Report a problem