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HEIC to PDF on iPhone

Convert HEIC photos on iPhone into an ordered PDF when the recipient requests a document. Import the photos directly into ScanLens, arrange the pages, and export. You do not need to prepare separate JPG copies first.

HEIC input Ordered pages Paper size PDF export
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How to convert HEIC to PDF with ScanLens

  1. Import the HEIC photos from Photos or Files. Download cloud files first for offline work; the Photos picker allows up to 50 images in one selection.
  2. Arrange the pages and check orientation. Choose PDF, paper size, and quality in export.
  3. Save the PDF, reopen it, and check page count, image edges, and small text. Keep the original HEIC files.

When the recipient cannot open HEIC

Check the requested format first. A PDF lets a compatible PDF reader display the photos as document pages. If the recipient needs individual JPEG images, choose a JPEG photo export instead. Converting to PDF does not bypass upload size or page limits. For a mixed photo library, see Photo to PDF.

What the PDF does not preserve

A document PDF contains still page images. Do not use it as the only archive of Live Photo motion, depth information, HDR appearance, or all original metadata. Keep the HEIC source if those properties matter. ScanLens converts locally; cloud backup, automatic uploads, or sharing can separately transfer files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing Camera settings convert my existing HEIC photos?

No. Camera format settings affect new photos. See Apple’s HEIF format guide.

Does direct HEIC import guarantee lossless PDF quality?

No. PDF export can resize or recompress the image. Compare fine details and colors with the original, especially after reducing quality to meet an upload limit.

Why is my PDF larger than the HEIC photos?

The output uses different image encoding and page settings. HEIC input does not guarantee a smaller PDF. Check the saved size, then lower export quality or compress the PDF and inspect the result.

Convert HEIC photos to PDF on iPhone

Free to download. Import HEIC photos directly, arrange the pages, and export a PDF.

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