5 easy ways to make a PDF on iPhone and iPad
PDF is the best format for sharing files as your document looks just as you intended on any device or OS. If you’re wondering how to make a PDF file on iPhone or iPad, our PDF Expert is here to help. This is the best PDF editor for iOS which lets you easily create new PDFs as well as convert existing files into PDFs.
Download PDF Expert and let’s see how to create a PDF on iPhone and iPad.
How to create a blank PDF
- Download and open PDF Expert.
- Tap the blue plus sign at the bottom right.
- Select Create PDF.
On your iPad, you can also pick the desired paper type and color of a new PDF file.
Now, you have a blank PDF page where you can add anything you want. PDF Expert lets you easily type the text, add notes and drawings, and even insert images to your new PDF file.
Do you also need to create a PDF on your Mac? Check this handy guide.
How to create PDF from Word
If you drafted your CV or report as a Word file, you can quickly turn it into PDF before sharing. PDF Expert lets you create a PDF from DOC, DOCX, Pages, and other formats.
On your iPhone:
- Download PDF Expert for free.
- Open the app and tap the blue plus sign.
- Select Create PDF from File.
- Pick the file you wish to convert and tap Create.
On your iPad:
- Get PDF Expert.
- Tap Create PDF on the sidebar.
- Tap Word to PDF.
- Select the desired file and tap Convert.
How to create PDF from spreadsheets
Here’s how to create a PDF from XLS, XLSX, or Numbers on your iPhone and iPad.
On your iPhone:
- Open PDF Expert and tap the blue plus sign.
- Tap Create PDF from File.
- Select the file you wish to convert and tap Create.
On your iPad:
- Launch PDF Expert and tap Create PDF on the sidebar.
- Select Spreadsheet to PDF.
- Pick the desired file and tap Convert.
How to create PDF from slides
If you’ve prepared a beautiful presentation, you may need to send it to someone as a PDF document. Let’s see how to create a PDF from PPT, PPTX, and Keynote files.
On your iPhone:
- In PDF Expert, tap the blue plus sign.
- Select Create PDF from File.
- Pick the desired file and tap Create.
On your iPad:
- Open PDF Expert and tap Create PDF on the sidebar.
- Tap Slides to PDF.
- Select the needed file and tap Convert.
How to add more pages to a PDF file
Once you’ve created a PDF file, you may need to add more pages to your document. Here’s how to do it in PDF Expert:
On your iPhone:
- Open a file.
- Tap
at the bottom. - Select
Add at the bottom. - Choose what to add: A blank page or another file.
- To reorder pages, just hold and drag them.
On your iPad:
- Open a document.
- Tap
at the top left. - Tap Insert on the toolbar.
- Select what to add: A blank page or another file.
- To reorder pages, just hold and drag them.
How to save notes as PDFs on iPhone
We all keep dozens of notes on our iPhones. But sometimes, you might need to share them or archive important information in a more convenient way. Saving your notes as PDFs is an easy process that you can perform right on your iPhone:
- Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
- Select the note you want to save as a PDF.
- Tap the Share icon.
- Select Convert to PDF with the PDF Expert icon.
- PDF Expert will automatically convert your note and open it in the app so that you can edit or annotate it.
How to print to PDF on iPhone and iPad
The print-to-pdf feature is built into iOS and iPadOS, making it easy to create PDFs from almost any content. Here’s how to print to PDF on iPhone or iPad:
- Open the document, web page, or email you want to print to PDF.
- Tap the Share icon and select Print.
- Tap the Share icon again and select Save to Files or Save to PDF Expert so that you can edit or annotate the file.
How to save a photo as a PDF on iPhone
Want to share a batch of images in a single file or archive important pictures? With PDF Expert, you can convert anything to PDF, even your photos. Here’s how you can easily save a photo as a PDF on your iPhone:
- Open the Photos app and select the photo you want to save as a PDF.
- Tap the Share icon and select Convert to PDF with the PDF Expert icon.
- PDF Expert will automatically convert your photo and open it in the app so that you can edit or annotate it.
Now, you can work with your new PDF file in many different ways. PDF Expert lets you edit text and images, add notes and comments, sign a PDF, reduce the PDF file size, and more.
PDF Expert is a free app, while the features to convert files into PDF and add new pages are available as a part of the Premium subscription.
Download PDF Expert from the App Store now!
