How to Convert Picture to PDF on iPhone.

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If you’ve ever been in a situation where you need to share an image in PDF format while you’re on the move, you’ll know it can be tricky. For those times when you can’t race back to the desktop, there are other ways to share photos as PDFs.

Learn how to convert pictures to PDFs on your iPhone without moving an inch, whether you’re at home or on the go.

What You’ll Learn.

Discover how to convert photos to PDFs on iPhone on the move with iPhone’s built-in apps and Adobe. It’s easier than you think.

How to Convert a Photo to a PDF on Your iPhone.

Converting an iPhone photo to PDF is quick and easy once you’ve got a grasp of your iPhone. Follow these steps and you’ll be done long before your coffee goes cold.

  1. Open Photos. Select your iPhone Photos app and look for the photo you want to convert into a PDF.
  2. Select Photo. Open your photo by tapping on it, and then tap the Share icon.

  1. Print. Choose the Print option on the Share menu – you can find it towards the bottom on recent iOS versions.
  2. Zoom In On The Image. Once you zoom in it should open your image in a PDF viewer.
  3. Share Again. Tap the share option again once you’re inside the PDF viewer.
  4. Save. You should have the option to save your photo to your iPhone files.

  1. Send. Send your PDF to the contacts that need it. It should retain all the properties including quality and colour.

Alternatively, you could use iOS’ in-built Files App to convert your photos to PDF on your iPhone.

How to Convert a Photo to PDF Online for Free.

If you prefer not to use your iPhone’s Photo app don’t worry – you can also convert a photo into a PDF for free online using Adobe Acrobat. You can access this from any web browser – including on a laptop or a mobile device like an iPhone.

If you’re used to using Adobe on other devices this might be an ideal alternative.

  1. Visit Adobe. Head to our Adobe Online Services page and try our PDF Converter tool.

  1. Choose File. Tap on Select a file – depending on where your file is stored choose the app to open.
  2. Choose an Image. Tap on the image you want to convert.
  3. Save PDF. Once your image is done converting you’ll have the option to download and save your image.

Editing PDFs with Acrobat Pro.

Once you’ve created a PDF of your photo on your iPhone you might want to consider editing it or even combining it with another PDF. Whether you want to highlight and leave comments or continue working when you get back to the desktop you’ve got options.

Use Adobe Acrobat Pro with apps for iPhone and Android – any changes are fully compatible with the desktop versions. Perfect for editing on the move.

Why Convert a Photo to a PDF? The Benefits.

The Portable Document Format (PDF) is a commonly used format for good reason – they’re portable, store well and work on a range of devices. Despite being a text-integrative format, they retain their image quality and formatting.

That means that your high-quality images don’t change with a lower file size. If you’re sharing sensitive images, as you might for business purposes, you can also password-protect them and ensure they’re print ready.

FAQs.

How Do I Send a Group of Pictures as a PDF on My iPhone?

Converting a group of photos into a PDF on your iPhone isn’t too difficult – but you can do it without going through them one at a time. To convert several images at once, tap the ‘More’ icon in Files on the top right (that’s the three dots). Next, choose Select and tap the photos you want to convert into a PDF.

Once you’re done you should see the ‘More’ option on the bottom right. Choose the ‘Create PDF’ option. Now you’ll have your photos in one doc.

How Can I Send a Picture as a PDF in an Email?
Once you’ve learned how to convert a picture to a PDF it’s easy to send it by email on your iPhone. On your chosen email app you simply attach the PDF (or several if you want) to the email by using the ‘attach file’ function. This usually looks like a paper clip but may vary depending on your chosen app. Tap the files you want to send and you’re good to go.
Is There a PDF App for iPhone?
Yes – there are several PDF Reader apps available if you want to view and alter a PDF on your iPhone. Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to edit PDFs by adding text, highlighting, converting files and even combining documents as you would on a desktop.

Related content.

Here’s a handy list of related guides for more information and helpful tips on making the most out of PDFs with Adobe.

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