What happens when you convert HEIF to PDF
- HEIF is another name for HEIC; files ending in .heif work here.
- iPhone photos use wide-gamut Display P3 color; it's converted to standard sRGB so colors look right everywhere.
- Works in Safari, Chrome and Edge. Firefox can't open HEIC yet.
- Transparency is kept.
- Each image becomes a page. Choose a page size, or merge several images into one PDF.
HEIC vs PDF
| Feature | HEIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Document |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colors | 1B+ | 16.7M |
| Best for | iPhone and iPad photos | Documents, printing |
How to convert HEIC to PDF on iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android
- iPhone: to stop taking HEIC photos, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. For photos you already have, open this page in Safari, tap the box and pick them.
- Mac: open the photo in Preview and choose File → Export → PDF. To convert many at once, drop them here and download them as a ZIP.
- Windows: the Photos app needs paid HEVC extensions to open HEIC. Without installing anything, convert them here in Chrome or Edge.
- Android: Google Photos can show HEIC, but most apps can't. Convert them here in Chrome, then share the PDF files anywhere.
How to convert HEIF to PDF
- Drop your HEIF files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each PDF file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many HEIF files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Which browsers does the HEIF to PDF converter work in?
It works in the latest Safari, Chrome and Edge, on computers and phones.