How to Convert HEIC Photos to PDF

If you own a modern mobile device, you might have noticed that when you transfer your photos to a computer or upload them to specific application portals, they are saved as .HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) files. While HEIC is excellent for saving storage space, it suffers from poor compatibility outside its native ecosystem.

Often, you need to convert these photos into a single, cohesive PDF document for school submissions, work reports, or official verification. In this guide, we will show you how to do it in under 30 seconds using free and secure methods.

Method 1: Using iCreatePDF (Fastest & Safest)

iCreatePDF allows you to convert multiple HEIC files into a single PDF directly inside your web browser using the HEIC to PDF tool page. Since it operates entirely client-side, your high-resolution private photos never touch our servers.

Method 2: Using Built-in Shortcuts/Automation Workflows

If you want to do this completely offline on your device without any website, you can use the built-in system shortcuts or files application workflow:

1. Open the native shortcuts or automation app on your mobile device.
2. Create a new automation rule and search for "Select Photos". Toggle "Select Multiple" on.
3. Add a second action called "Make PDF".
4. Add a third action called "Share" or "Save File".
5. Run the workflow, choose your photos, and save the generated PDF.