How to Convert Image to PDF on iPhone

A job application needs your documents as PDF, not photos. Your insurance company wants receipts in PDF format. The form portal won't accept JPG uploads. Apple's built-in tools can print to PDF, but that's clunky. App Store options want subscriptions or leave watermarks. You just need a simple way to turn photos into a PDF.

PDFGadget handles this directly in Safari on your iPhone. Select images from your Photos app or Files, arrange them in order, and download a PDF. No app installation, no subscription, no watermarks. Everything processes on your iPhone. Your photos never upload to any server.

💡 iPhone scenarios for image-to-PDF

Converting receipt photos into PDF for expense reports
Turning ID document photos into a single PDF for applications
Creating PDFs from whiteboard photos taken during meetings
Converting screenshots to PDF for documentation
Packaging multiple photos into one shareable document

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open Safari and Go to PDFGadget

Navigate to pdfgadget.com/image-to-pdf in Safari on your iPhone. The page adapts to your screen automatically. Chrome and other iOS browsers work too.

💡 Pro tip: Make sure your photos are oriented correctly before converting. Open each photo in the Photos app and rotate if needed, the PDF will preserve whatever orientation the images have.

Step 2: Select Your Images

Tap the upload area. iOS shows options for Photo Library, Take Photo, or Browse (Files). To select from Photos, choose Photo Library and tap images to select. You can pick multiple photos at once.

Step 3: Arrange the Order

Your selected images appear as draggable cards. Touch and hold, then drag to reorder. The sequence you set becomes the page order in your PDF. The first image becomes page one.

Step 4: Convert to PDF

Tap Convert. Your iPhone processes the images locally. Any larger photos take a few seconds. When finished, the PDF downloads button will appear.

Step 5: Save or Share

Tap the download button. You will now see a preview of your PDF. From there select the share button to save the PDF as a file on your iPhone, share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, or upload directly to the form or portal that needed it.

Selecting Photos on iPhone

iOS offers multiple ways to choose images:

Photo Library - Access your entire camera roll and albums. Tap multiple images to select several at once.
Files app - Choose "Browse" to access images stored in iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, or connected services.
Take Photo - Capture a new image directly and add it to the conversion.
Recent - Quick access to recently viewed photos and files.

HEIC vs JPG: iPhone Photo Formats

iPhones capture photos in HEIC format by default, which may not work with all tools. PDFGadget handles this through iOS's automatic conversion:

Selecting from Photo Library - iOS automatically converts HEIC to compatible format when sharing to web apps.
Selecting from Files - HEIC files in Files may need conversion first. Use the Share menu to save as JPG.
Compatibility - If an image doesn't work, open it in Photos, tap Share, and "Save to Files" - this often converts to a compatible format.

Why Use Safari Instead of an App?

App Store PDF converters exist, but PDFGadget offers advantages:

Zero storage - No app consuming space on your iPhone. PDFGadget runs entirely in Safari.
No subscription - Most PDF apps charge monthly. PDFGadget is completely free.
No watermarks - Your PDF comes out clean. No branding added.
Complete privacy - Photos process on-device. They never upload to any server.
No account - Start immediately without signing up or providing email.
Works offline - After loading the tool once it will function without internet.

After Converting

Your PDF downloads to the Files app. From there:

AirDrop - Share instantly to nearby Apple devices
Email - Attach to outgoing messages in Mail
Upload - Submit directly to job portals, insurance forms, or applications
Compress if large - Use Compress PDF to shrink file size
Merge with other PDFs - Combine with existing documents using Merge PDF

Troubleshooting

Can't select photos from camera roll

Safari needs photo access permission. Go to Settings > Safari > Photos and select "All Photos" or at least "Selected Photos."

Images appear rotated in the PDF

Open the original photo in the Photos app, tap Edit, rotate to the correct orientation, and tap Done. Then convert again.

PDF file is very large

High-resolution iPhone photos create large PDFs. Run the result through our Compress PDF tool to reduce file size.

Some images won't upload

HEIC files from Files app may need conversion. Open in Photos, tap Share, select "Save to Files," and choose a different format if available. Or share to yourself via AirDrop which often converts automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work on iPad too?

Yes. Same process, same tool. iPad's larger screen makes selecting and arranging images even easier.

Can I convert Live Photos?

Yes. The still image from a Live Photo converts to PDF. The motion component is not included (PDFs are static documents).

Are my photos uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything happens locally in Safari using JavaScript. Your images never leave your iPhone.

Is there a limit on how many images?

No artificial limit. Your iPhone's available memory sets the practical ceiling. Most devices handle dozens of photos easily.

Will image quality be preserved?

Yes. Images embed at their original resolution. The PDF is essentially a container for your photos, not a recompressed version.

Can I convert just one image?

Absolutely. Single images become single-page PDFs. Useful when a website specifically requires PDF format.

Turn Photos into a PDF