iPhone Photos

Convert HEIC files from any Apple device

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100% Private

Photos never leave your device

🔒 Privacy First

Batch Convert

Process up to 100 photos at once

📦 Batch Processing

High Quality

Preserve original photo quality

✨ HD Output

What is HEIC Format?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. Based on the HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) standard, HEIC provides 50% smaller file sizes compared to JPEG while maintaining the same visual quality.

HEIC Format

50% smaller files than JPEG at same quality
Supports 16-bit color depth (vs JPEG's 8-bit)
Can store multiple images in one file
Preserves image editing history and depth maps

Why Convert to PDF?

Universal compatibility across all devices
Combine multiple photos in one document
Professional presentation and printing
Secure archiving with standard format

Common Use Cases for HEIC to PDF Conversion

Converting HEIC photos to PDF opens up many possibilities for sharing, archiving, and presenting your images professionally.

Document Submission

Submit iPhone photos as PDFs for insurance claims, legal documents, or official applications that require standard document formats.

Photo Albums

Create professional photo albums or portfolios by combining multiple vacation, event, or product photos into a single PDF document.

Universal Sharing

Share iPhone photos with Windows or Android users who can't open HEIC files natively. PDF works everywhere.

Professional Printing

Print shops and professional printers often prefer PDF format for precise color management and layout control.

Long-term Archiving

Archive important photos in the universally supported PDF format for decades of guaranteed accessibility.

Business Reports

Include iPhone photos in business reports, presentations, or documentation that requires a professional document format.

How to Convert HEIC to PDF with PDFyogi

Our browser-based converter makes it easy to transform your HEIC photos into professional PDF documents in just a few clicks.

Upload Your HEIC Files

Click the upload area or drag and drop your HEIC/HEIF files from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any device. You can select up to 100 photos at once, each up to 100MB in size.

Arrange Photo Order

Preview your photos as thumbnails and drag to reorder them. This determines the page order in your final PDF document. Perfect for creating chronological photo albums or organized portfolios.

Configure PDF Settings

Customize your PDF output: choose image quality (low/medium/high), page size (A4, Letter, A3, A5, or auto-fit), orientation (auto/portrait/landscape), and add margins if needed.

Create and Download PDF

Click "Create PDF" to start the conversion. Your HEIC files are converted to high-quality JPEG and assembled into a PDF—all in your browser. Download your PDF when complete.

Privacy-First HEIC to PDF Conversion

Unlike other online converters that upload your photos to remote servers, PDFyogi processes everything locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology.

No Server Uploads

Your photos are processed entirely in your browser—nothing is sent to external servers.

No Data Retention

We don't store, log, or analyze your photos. They exist only in your browser's memory.

WebAssembly Powered

Native-speed processing using heic2any and pdf-lib libraries running locally in your browser.

Choosing the Right Quality Settings

Select the appropriate quality level based on your use case to balance file size and visual fidelity.

Quality Level	JPEG Quality	Best For	File Size Impact
Low	70%	Email attachments, quick previews, web sharing	Smallest files
Medium	85%	General use, presentations, documentation	Balanced
High	92%	Printing, archiving, professional portfolios	Largest files

Technical FAQ

Why can't Windows open HEIC files natively?

HEIC uses the HEVC (H.265) codec which requires licensing fees. Microsoft only includes HEIC support in Windows 10/11 through an optional extension from the Microsoft Store. Converting to PDF bypasses this limitation entirely.

What's the difference between HEIC and HEIF?

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the container format standard, while HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's specific implementation using the HEVC codec. For practical purposes, they're interchangeable—our converter handles both.

Can I convert Live Photos or Portrait mode photos?

Yes! Live Photos and Portrait mode photos are stored as HEIC files. The converter extracts the main still image for the PDF. Note that the video component of Live Photos and depth map of Portrait mode won't be included in the PDF.

Are iPhone ProRAW photos supported?

ProRAW files (.DNG format) are different from HEIC and are not directly supported. However, if you export ProRAW photos from the Photos app as HEIC, those can be converted. For ProRAW files, consider using our separate image converter tool.

Why does conversion take longer for some photos?

Processing time depends on image resolution (48MP photos from iPhone 14/15 Pro take longer than 12MP), your device's processing power, and browser performance. Modern browsers with WebAssembly support provide the best experience.

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