PDFConvertersOnline.comHow to convert HEIC to PDF
- Choose your HEIC photos from Files, Photos or a folder on your computer.
- Arrange them in order and set the page size and margin.
- Tap Convert to PDF and save the finished file.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is the photo format iPhones and iPads use when the camera is set to High Efficiency (Settings → Camera → Formats). It holds a photo in roughly half the space of a comparable JPG, which is great for storage on the phone, but many websites, printers and Windows programs still can't open it. When you copy pictures from an iPhone to a computer, or download them from iCloud, you often end up with a folder full of .heic files that nothing seems to accept.
A PDF, on the other hand, opens almost everywhere. Turning HEIC photos into a PDF is a quick way to send them to a school, an office or a landlord who asked for "one document".
How the conversion works on your device
Browsers can't place HEIC data into a PDF directly, so each photo is decoded inside this page and stored in the PDF as a high-quality JPG (quality 92). All of this happens in your browser; your pictures are not sent to any server, which matters when the photos show IDs, medical papers or your home. Decoding HEIC takes more work than opening a JPG, so allow a few seconds per photo, a bit longer on older phones. The progress bar shows how far along it is.
If a HEIC file contains several images, such as a burst, only the main image is used.
Using it on iPhone and iPad
- Open this page in Safari and tap Choose iPhone photos.
- Pick Photo Library to select pictures from your camera roll, or Choose File to use the Files app.
- After converting, tap Download PDF. Safari saves it to the Downloads folder in Files, where you can share it by mail or messages.
Note that when you pick from the Photo Library, iOS may hand the browser a JPG copy instead of the original HEIC. That's fine: the tool accepts both, and the PDF looks the same.
Mixing HEIC with other photos
A single PDF can combine HEIC pictures from an iPhone with JPGs from an Android phone, PNG screenshots and WebP images saved from the web. Just add them all and drag them into order. If you only need the pictures in a more common image format rather than a PDF, use HEIC to JPG or HEIC to PNG instead.
Tips for document photos
- Photograph papers on a dark, flat surface in good light so the edges are clear.
- Choose A4 or US Letter with a small margin if the PDF will be printed; this keeps every photo on a standard sheet.
- Large batches of full-resolution photos use a lot of memory. On a phone, convert about 20 to 30 photos at a time and merge the PDFs afterward.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to convert HEIC to JPG before making a PDF?
No. Add the HEIC files as they are. The tool decodes them on your device and puts them into the PDF for you.
Are my iPhone photos uploaded?
No. The photos are decoded and packed into the PDF inside your browser. Nothing is sent over the internet.
Why is HEIC slower than JPG?
HEIC decoding is heavier work, and here it runs in your browser instead of on a server. Expect a few seconds per photo; the progress bar keeps you updated.
Does it work on Windows?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad. You don't need to install a HEIC codec.
Is the photo quality reduced?
Each photo is saved inside the PDF as a JPG at high quality (92), which looks the same to the eye at normal viewing sizes. The pixel size of the photo stays unchanged.