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How to Create a PDF from iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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Just like you create a Google doc, you can also create a PDF from your iPhone. It's among one the best features of the device. Also, it is pretty easy and requires only 8 easy steps. Keep reading this article to know more about PDFs and their functionality on iPhone.

Create a PDF from iPhone using Pages

Step-1 Open the 'Pages' App: To begin with the first method of this technique, you have to do the following:

  • Turn your iPhone on.
  • And, go to the App Library.
  • Then, from here you have to search for the 'Pages' app icon.
  • Now, simply click on this app icon to open it.
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Step-2 Tap On The 'Add' Icon: On the very first screen of the Pages app, you have to look for the 'Add' Icon.

  • The symbol of the 'Add' Icon is a '+' icon.
  • Then, just click on this '+' icon from the top-right corner of the screen as shown in the picture below.
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Step-3 Click on the 'Start Writing' Button: The following three options will then appear on your screen. These three options are as follows:

  • Choose template
  • Start Writing
  • Cancel

Click on the second option from this list that says 'Start Writing'.

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Step-4 Write Your Content: In the fourth step, you can start writing the content that you want to include in your PDF at a later stage. Make sure to leave no room for mistakes.

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Step-5 Click on The 'More' Icon: After you are done curating the content for your pdf, do the following:

  • Look for the '•••' icon in the top-right corner.
  • This is the icon of the 'More' option.
  • Then, just click on the '•••' icon to continue with this method.
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Step-6 Tap On The 'Export' Option: After clicking on the More option in the previous step, you will see the following options appear on your screen:

  • Share
  • Export
  • Print

Choose the 'Export' option from these options now.

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Step-7 Choose the 'PDF' Option: Now, it is time to select the format of the file in which you want to export your content. To choose from, you are given the following options:

  • PDF
  • Word
  • EPUB
  • Plain Text, etc.

Since you want to create a PDF, therefore, you have to select the first option of 'PDF'.

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Step-8 Choose the 'Save to Files' Option: The last step is very simple. In this step, you have to save the file that you just created in the form of a PDF.

To save your file, click on the option from the latest list that says 'Save to Files'. And, you're done!

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Create a PDF from iPhone using Notes

Step-1 Open 'Notes' App: Let's move to the second method of creating a PDF on iPhone with the help of the 'Notes' app.

In this method, you have to first open the 'Notes app from the app gallery of your iPhone.

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Step-2 Click On The Compose Icon: When you open the notes app, on the very first screen you will:

  • Find the compose icon at the top right corner of the screen as shown in the picture below.
  • Click on this icon to compose a new note.
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Step-3 Write Your Content: In this fresh note, you can start writing any content or information that you want to include in the PDF that you are going to create. You can also give a heading to your note.

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Step-4 Tap On the 'Share' Icon: After you have written all the content of the PDF in this note:

  • Look at the top-right side of your screen.
  • The first icon here is the 'Share' icon. You have to click on this icon now.
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Step 5 Swipe Up From the Bottom: After clicking on the 'Share' icon in the previous step, swipe up the screen from the very bottom of your iPhone's screen.

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Step-6 Choose the 'Print' Option: After swiping up you will get the following options:

  • Copy
  • Markup
  • Print
  • Edit Actions...

From here, you have to click on the 'Print' option.

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Step-7 Hit the 'Share' Icon: Now, the window of 'Print Options' will appear on your screen. From this window, you have to tap on the 'Share' icon again from the top-right side.

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Step-8 Tap On 'Save to Files': Finally, the final step is to click on the option from the menu that says 'Save to Files'. This option will save your file in the 'Files' app of your iPhone in PDF format.

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These were the two ways in which you can create a PDF in your iPhone without the help of any external website or any third-party application. Also, they do not even require an internet connection.

FAQ

How Can I Create a PDF From a Photo On My iPhone?

Read the following instructions to learn how to create a PDF from a photo on your iPhone:

  • Open the 'Photo' app on your iPhone.
  • Then, select the photo you want to convert into a PDF.
  • Then, just click on the 'Share' icon.
  • And then, you have to choose the 'Print' option from the bottom.
  • Finally, you can then zoom in on your photo to open your image in a PDF viewer.

Which Apps Are The Best for Making PDFs on iPhone?

Some of the best apps for making a PDF on an iPhone are:

  • PDF Maker
  • Anywhere
  • All in one PDF Converter.
  • PDF Merge
  • PDF Converter
  • Word to PDF
  • Photos PDF
  • PDFs Split & Merge

Where Can I Find a PDF On My iPhone?

In your iPhone or any other iOS device like Mac, iPad, etc, all your PDFs would be available in the 'Books' app. But you have to make sure that are logged in for that. You can import PDFs in Canva to edit them and work on them.

Can I Create a PDF With My iPhone's Camera?

To be able to create a PDF directly from the camera of your iPhone, you have to download the 'Scan' app from the 'App Store' on your iPhone. Then:

  • The 'Scan' app automatically identifies the document's edges and scans it.
  • Then, it creates a PDF when you are done scanning.

How To Create a PDF From my Android Phone?

In general, the process to create a PDF on Android is very similar to that of an iPhone. Read below to find out:

  • In your file, open the 'Share' menu.
  • Then, you have to click on the 'Print' option.
  • Finally, you can choose the 'Save as PDF' option.

We all know the importance of PDFs in today's internet generation. So, it is beneficial for everyone to know the origin of PDFs on an iPhone device. For more guides and articles on PDFs on iPhone, you can also check out the website.

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