HEIC to PDF - Convert iPhone photos to PDF in your browser

A PDF is a practical export target for an iPhone photo. It wraps the image in a single file that opens the same way on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS. You can attach it to an email, upload it to a form, or put it in a folder of records without wondering whether the recipient can open HEIC.

Convert HEIC to PDF now

Drop your HEIC files below. Each image becomes a one-page PDF, created entirely inside your browser. No upload, no account.

Why export HEIC as PDF?

How the PDF conversion works

HEIC uses HEVC compression inside a HEIF container. Most PDF viewers cannot decode that directly, so the converter first turns the HEIC into pixels using libheif compiled to WebAssembly. Those pixels are encoded as a JPEG at the quality you choose, then wrapped in a minimal PDF envelope with a page size that matches the image.

1. 1

   Drop in a HEIC photo

   Upload one or more .heic or .heif files. You can also paste images directly from the clipboard.

2. 2

   Decode and wrap as PDF

   libheif converts the HEIC to pixels in WebAssembly, then to a JPEG at your chosen quality, then wraps it in a single-page PDF.

3. 3

   Download the PDF

   Save the file locally with the same base filename as the original photo. Nothing stays in the tab after you close it.

Quality, file size, and what to expect

A PDF page is mostly the image it contains. Because this tool embeds a JPEG, the file size is close to the JPEG size plus a small PDF header. Lowering the quality slider shrinks the PDF; raising it grows the PDF. The default 92% setting is a good choice for photos that need to look sharp on screen or in print.

If you need the smallest possible file and do not mind lossy compression, use the Small file preset. If you need the highest fidelity, use Maximum. For archiving a PDF of a document scan or screenshot, Balanced is usually enough.

Privacy by architecture

Most online HEIC converters upload your file to a server for decoding. That means the photo touches a disk, a network log, and possibly a CDN cache before you get anything back. For a passport photo, a screenshot of a sensitive document, or a picture of your family, that is not ideal.

This converter runs libheif inside the browser tab. The HEIC is decoded on your CPU, the PDF is built in memory, and the only network request is the page itself. After you close the tab the file is gone from the browser.

HEIC to PDF FAQ

Does this converter upload my files?

No. Decoding and PDF wrapping happen in WebAssembly inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.

Can I combine multiple HEIC files into one PDF?

Not yet. Each HEIC becomes its own single-page PDF. When you drop several files, the Download All as ZIP button collects every PDF into one archive.

Does the PDF keep transparency from the HEIC file?

No. The PDF embeds a JPEG copy, and JPEG does not support transparency. Transparent pixels in the original image become a solid background color. If you need alpha, convert to PNG instead.

Does the quality slider change the PDF file size?

Yes. The slider sets the quality of the JPEG inside the PDF. Lower quality means a smaller PDF and some loss of fine detail; higher quality preserves more detail at the cost of a larger file.