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HEIC to PDF Converter — Free, Online, No Upload

Turn iPhone HEIC photos into a PDF for claims, applications and forms — full resolution, and nothing is uploaded.

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How to convert HEIC to PDF online

  1. 1

    Drop your HEIC file

    Drag your High Efficiency Image Container file onto the box above, or click it to pick a file.

  2. 2

    Wait a few seconds

    Conversion starts on its own and runs on your device, not on a server.

  3. 3

    Download your PDF

    Click Download to save the Portable Document Format file.

HEIC vs PDF: format overview

HEIC

High Efficiency Image Container

Apple (based on MPEG HEIF/ISO spec) · 2017

Compression
lossy
Color depth
12-bit
Transparency
Yes
  • ✓ 50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality
  • ✓ Supports 16-bit depth and HDR
  • ✗ Poor browser support
PDF

Portable Document Format

Adobe Systems (John Warnock) · 1993

Compression
lossless
Transparency
No
  • ✓ Fixed layout — looks identical on every device
  • ✓ Embeds fonts, images, and vector graphics

HEIC magic bytes: 00 00 00 18 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63

PDF magic bytes: 25 50 44 46

Why convert HEIC to PDF?

iPhones save photos as HEIC by default. That's fine in your camera roll. It's a problem when a form asks for a PDF, such as an insurance claim or a rental form. Many upload forms take PDF only. And on Windows, a .heic file won't open until you add two Microsoft extensions.

A PDF opens in every browser and PDF reader. It also keeps several photos together in one file.

Each photo becomes one PDF page in the order you add them. The PDF has no watermark on the free tier.

Common reasons to convert HEIC to PDF:

  • ›A claim, application or form that only accepts PDF
  • ›Sending several photos as one document instead of loose files
  • ›Sharing iPhone photos with someone on Windows
  • ›Photos of receipts, IDs or damage that must stay sharp when zoomed in

Quality & file size: HEIC to PDF

Each photo goes into the PDF at full resolution, with no lossy compression. In our test, a 4032 × 3024 iPhone-size HEIC became a one-page PDF with every pixel kept, so small text and details stay readable when zoomed in.

Each page is the size of the photo. One pixel becomes one point, so a 12-megapixel photo makes a page about 56 × 42 inches. To print on Letter or A4, choose fit to page when you print.

The PDF is much bigger than the HEIC, because HEIC compresses photos very hard and the PDF stores them losslessly. In the same test a 326 KB HEIC became a 4.2 MB PDF. Detailed photos come out bigger.

The photo's date and GPS location are not copied into the PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Can I combine several HEIC photos into one PDF?
Yes. Add several photos at once and each becomes a page, in the order you added them. The free tier converts 2 files per day, so a free PDF can have up to 2 pages; Pro has no limit.
How do I convert HEIC to PDF on a Mac?
Drop the photos on this page, or use Finder: select the photos, Control-click, and choose Quick Actions > Create PDF.
How do I convert HEIC to PDF on Windows?
Open this page in Edge or Chrome and drop the .heic files — the PDF downloads straight away. You don't need the Microsoft Store extensions that Windows needs to open HEIC photos.
How do I convert HEIC to PDF on my iPhone?
Open this page in Safari and pick the photos. If your iPhone hands over the photo as a JPG instead of a HEIC, use the JPG to PDF page — it works the same way.
Why are my photos HEIC instead of JPG?
HEIC is the iPhone's default High Efficiency format — Apple says it compresses better than JPEG, so photos take less space. To shoot JPG instead, go to Settings > Camera > Formats and choose Most Compatible.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC stands for High Efficiency Image Container. iPhones have used it for photos by default since iOS 11. It's smaller than JPG. But not every app or website accepts it.
Why is the PDF page so big when I print it?
Each page is the size of the photo — a 12-megapixel photo makes a page about 56 × 42 inches. Choose fit to page in the print dialog and it prints normally on Letter or A4.
Is the photo's location included in the PDF?
No. The date, camera model and GPS location are left out. That's handy when you send photos to someone else.

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