How To Add or Remove “Microsoft Print to PDF” in Windows 11 & 10

Learn how to remove the “Microsoft Print to PDF” feature from Windows 11 & 10 or add it when needed in simple steps.

By default, both Windows 11 and Windows 10 include a virtual printer called “Microsoft Print to PDF”. Whenever you try to print a document, you will see the “Microsoft Print to PDF” option in the Printers menu. Selecting this option saves the document as a PDF file instead of printing to physical paper. Often, this option is used to save files as PDF.

If you don’t want this option to appear when printing, want to use some other PDF Printer, or think it is causing problems, you can easily remove the Microsoft Print to PDF option. The best thing is, removing this option doesn’t impact any already installed printers.

Once removed, if you ever want this option back, you can easily enable it with just a couple of clicks. Let me show you how.

Remove the Microsoft Print to PDF Option

1. Press the “Windows” key to open the Start menu.
2. Search for “Turn Windows features on or off“.
3. Click the “Open” option.
4. Scroll down and uncheck the “Microsoft Print to PDF” checkbox.
5. Click “OK“.
6. Restart your PC.
7. After restarting, the Microsoft Print to PDF option is removed.

Note: This action also removes the virtual printer from the “Printers” page in Settings (Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners).

Add & Show Microsoft Print to PDF Option

If you want to show the “Microsoft Print to PDF” option, you must enable it Optional Windows features. Here’s how to do it.

1. Launch the “Start menu” by clicking the “Windows” icon on the taskbar.
2. Search and open “Turn Windows features on or off“.
3. Scroll down to the middle and select the “Microsoft Print to PDF” checkbox.
4. Click the “OK” button to save the change.
5. Finally, restart your computer.
6. After restarting, you will see the “Microsoft Print to PDF” option in the Printer menu whenever printing.

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That is all. It is that simple to remove the “Microsoft Print to PDF” option. In the future, if you want this option, you can add it just as easily. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.