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How to Convert HEIC to PDF – Free & Easy

Why Convert HEIC to PDF?

HEIC is Apple's default photo format, and while it delivers excellent image quality at small file sizes, it is not the most practical format for every situation. PDF, on the other hand, is universally accepted and designed for sharing documents across platforms and devices. There are several common reasons to convert HEIC to PDF:

  • Printing: Print shops and online printing services almost always accept PDF files. Converting your iPhone photos to PDF ensures they print correctly with the right dimensions and quality.
  • Professional use: When submitting photos as part of reports, proposals, or applications, PDF is the expected format. It looks polished and maintains consistent formatting regardless of the viewer's device.
  • Email attachments: PDF files are easy to open on any computer or phone without special software. Sending a HEIC file to someone on Windows or Android can cause compatibility issues, but a PDF works everywhere.
  • Document archiving: If you need to store images as part of official records or documentation, PDF provides a stable, long-term format that will remain readable for years to come.
  • Combining multiple photos: Our converter includes a "Combine into One PDF" option that merges several images into a single multi-page PDF. This is ideal for creating portfolios, photo collections, or multi-page documents from your iPhone photos.

How to Convert HEIC to PDF for Free

Our free HEIC to PDF converter makes the process quick and straightforward. The entire conversion runs in your browser, so your photos never leave your device. Here is how it works:

Step 1: Open the Converter

Visit our HEIC to PDF tool in any modern browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. There is nothing to download or install, and no account is required.

Step 2: Add Your HEIC Files

Drag and drop your .heic files directly onto the converter area, or click the upload button to browse for files on your computer. You can add multiple files at once if you need to convert a batch of photos.

Step 3: Select PDF as the Output Format

Choose PDF from the format options. The converter will process each HEIC image and generate a high-quality PDF file for every photo you add.

Step 4: Adjust Quality

Use the quality slider to control the balance between file size and image clarity. For documents that will be printed, a higher quality setting (90% or above) is recommended. For email attachments where file size matters, a lower setting still produces clear, readable results.

Step 5: Download Your PDFs

Once conversion is complete, download each PDF individually or grab all of them at once as a ZIP archive. The process typically takes just a few seconds, even for larger files.

Privacy: Your Photos Stay on Your Device

Most online HEIC converters require you to upload your photos to a remote server for processing. This means your personal images pass through third-party infrastructure, with no guarantee about how they are stored or handled afterward.

Our HEIC to PDF converter works differently. The entire conversion happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your HEIC files are never transmitted over the internet. This makes the tool safe to use for personal photos, sensitive documents, identity-related images, or any other files you would rather keep private.

When to Use PDF vs. JPG

If your goal is simply to make HEIC photos viewable on non-Apple devices, converting to JPG is usually the better choice. JPG is the standard image format and works in every image viewer, social media platform, and website.

However, PDF is the stronger option when you need to:

  • Send photos as formal attachments in a business context
  • Prepare images for high-quality printing
  • Create a single document containing multiple photos
  • Archive images in a format that preserves layout and quality

For general-purpose image conversion, our main HEIC2PIC converter supports JPG, PNG, and WebP output in addition to PDF.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use high quality for print: If you plan to print the PDF, keep the quality slider at 90% or higher to preserve fine details.
  • Keep your originals: HEIC files offer excellent compression, so store the originals as a backup even after converting to PDF.
  • Batch convert for efficiency: If you have many photos to convert, add them all at once rather than processing them individually. The ZIP download option makes it easy to collect all your converted PDFs in one step.

Start Converting HEIC to PDF Now

Ready to convert your iPhone photos to PDF? Head over to our free HEIC to PDF converter and get started in seconds. No software, no sign-up, and complete privacy for your files.

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