How to convert a picture to a PDF on your iPhone.

A woman converts a picture to a PDF on her iPhone.

Learn how to convert your pictures and photos to PDFs on your iPhone. Convert, download and share your files in just a few clicks.

If you’ve ever needed to quickly send a PDF with photos from your phone, you know how difficult it can be to get them all into one document. However, there is a quick and easy method that allows you to convert your photos to a PDF on your iPhone, so you can quickly save and share important files.

How to convert a picture to a PDF on your iPhone.

In this guide:

  1. Reasons to convert a photo to a PDF on your iPhone.
  2. How to convert your iPhone photos to a PDF using the Photos app.
  3. How to convert your iPhone photos to a PDF using the Files app.
  4. Can I use my iPhone to directly convert a photo to a PDF?
  5. Can I use my iPhone to convert other file types to PDF?
  6. How can I share my converted PDFs?
  7. Learn more about converting images and files to PDFs.
  8. Learn how to edit, add to and share PDFs with Adobe Acrobat.

Reasons to convert a photo to a PDF on your iPhone.

Converting photos to a PDF can be useful when you want to easily share your images. This is because PDFs:

Converting multiple photos to a PDF on your iPhone can be a great option if you want to share a collection of high-quality images at once. For example, you might need to send photo scans of important documents like your passport, or may want to collate different pages of a brochure that were saved as individual images.

How to convert your iPhone photos to a PDF using the Photos app.

You can quickly convert JPGs to PDFs on your iPhone using the main Photos app. All you need to do is:

  1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
  2. Click on the photo you want to convert to a PDF.
  3. Click on the Share icon in the bottom left corner.
  4. Scroll down and click on Print.
  5. Pinch to zoom into your photo to open the PDF viewer.
  6. Click Share again in the bottom left corner.
  7. Scroll down, and click Save to Files.

How to convert your iPhone photos to a PDF using the Files app.

You can also use the Files app to quickly convert your iPhone photos to a PDF. Simply:

  1. Open your Photos app again.
  2. Click Share in the bottom left corner.
  3. Scroll down, and select Save to Files.
  4. Go to your Files app and find the photo.
  5. Long-press on the image you want to convert.
  6. Click Create PDF.

If you’re looking to convert multiple photos, you can follow the same steps. But instead of long-pressing on a single image, you can:

  1. Tap More (the three dots icon) in the top right corner.
  2. Click Select, then tap the photos you want to convert.
  3. Click More again, this time in the bottom right.
  4. Click Create PDF.

Can I use my iPhone to directly convert a photo to a PDF?

Yes, you can use your iPhone to convert one or multiple photos at once to a PDF. You can do this using the Photos app directly, or the Photos and Files app. Both apps can be accessed on all iPhones, and can be used to convert photos in just a few clicks.

Can I use my iPhone to convert other file types to PDF?

You can use your iPhone to convert JPGs to PDFs, using the steps above. You can also use it to change other file types including PNGs to PDFs or native HEIC images to PDF. You can even convert text messages and certain web pages. Want to learn more? Discover how to convert HTML pages to PDF.

How can I share my converted PDFs?

There are a few options to share your converted PDFs directly from your iPhone. All you need to do is:

  1. Open your Files app.
  2. Select the PDF you want to share.
  3. Click the Share icon in the bottom left corner.
  4. Select how you want to share your file. For example, over iMessage, email, AirDrop or a messaging service like WhatsApp.

Need to sign your file before you share it? Learn how to sign PDFs with Adobe Acrobat.

Learn more about converting images and files to PDFs.

Need to know more about how to convert your pictures to PDF? Maybe you’re a Kindle user, or want to learn more about your Mac’s conversion capabilities? Take a look at our range of guides for different devices:

Want to switch back? No problem. Use the free Adobe Acrobat tool to convert PDFs into JPGs.

Adobe Acrobat also has a range of tools to help you convert different document and file types to PDFs. Our free tools include:

Learn how to edit, add to and share PDFs with Adobe Acrobat.

Adobe Acrobat has a huge library of PDF tools that allow you to edit, secure, add to and share your files. Not only that, but you can create a free Adobe Acrobat online account to access these quick conversion tools.

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