If you need to submit a photo as a PDF, you’re in luck. Your iPhone has built-in features that allow you to convert a photo to a PDF for free, without needing to download any third-party applications.
You can use several built-in applications on your iPhone to quickly turn your images into PDF files without needing to download anything extra. This guide will walk you through three simple methods using apps you already have.
The first method involves using the print options. To do this, open the Photos app, which has an icon that looks like a multicolored flower. Tap a photo to select it. If you want to select multiple pictures, tap Select in the top right corner of your screen, then tap all the pictures you want to include.
Next, tap the Share icon, which is located in the bottom-left corner of your screen. Scroll down and tap Print, which is next to a printer icon. If you don’t see this option, tap More to find it in the list. In the preview section at the bottom, use a reverse-pinch gesture (zoom out) on the photo thumbnail. This will open the photo in a full-screen PDF viewer.
Tap the Share icon again in the bottom-left corner. Then, tap Save to Files, which has a folder-shaped icon. Choose a location to save your file. You can save it directly on your iPhone or in a cloud service like iCloud. Finally, tap Save in the upper-right corner to finish creating the PDF.
The second method involves using the Books app. To do this, open the Photos app. Tap a single photo or tap Select to choose multiple photos. Tap the Share icon in the bottom-left corner. Swipe through the app list and tap Books. The icon is an open book on an orange background.
Your selected photo or photos will automatically be converted into a PDF and opened in the Books app. You can find the file later in your Books library or in the Books folder within the Files app.
The third method involves using the Files app. To do this, open the Files app, which has a blue folder icon. Navigate to the location where your image is saved. Select your image or images: for a single image, press and hold the image file until a menu appears; for multiple images, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, tap Select, and then tap all the photos you want to convert.
Once selected, tap the three-dot menu icon in the lower-right corner. From the menu, tap Create PDF. The new PDF file will be saved in the same folder as your original images.
To easily access your new PDF from a laptop or other computer, save it to a cloud service like iCloud or Google Drive instead of just on your iPhone.
Turning your photos into PDFs is incredibly helpful for professional and academic situations. The PDF format is universal, meaning anyone can open and view the file exactly as you sent it, regardless of their device or operating system. This is crucial when submitting documents, applications, or assignments where formatting and appearance matter.
Furthermore, converting to PDF allows you to combine multiple images into a single, organized file. Instead of sending a dozen separate image files, you can send one compact document. This makes your submission look more professional and is much easier for the recipient to download, review, and manage.
