Can I convert HEIC to PDF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert HEIC to PDF on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free HEIC to PDF converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting HEIC to PDF on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Can I convert HEIC to PDF without losing quality?

Yes. The PDF contains your image as it is, so it looks exactly like the HEIC. Any compression artifacts already in the HEIC are carried over, though - converting can't remove them.

Will the transparent background survive converting HEIC to PDF?

Yes. Transparency is supported in both formats and is preserved exactly.

Can I batch convert HEIC to PDF?

Yes. Add up to 30 HEIC files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload HEIC files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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HEIC to PDF Converter

Convert HEIC images to PDF online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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How to use it

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Drop your HEIC files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into PDF
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Download your PDF images one by one or as a ZIP

HEIC to PDF

Why convert HEIC to PDF?

The main difference: HEIC is a lossy format, while PDF is a document format. PDF is supported almost everywhere; HEIC isn't.

Works on every device

Plenty of apps and websites can't read HEIC (Safari only; Windows needs an extension). A PDF copy opens on any phone, tablet, computer or browser, so you can view, upload or send the picture without hunting for special software.

Transparent areas stay transparent

HEIC and PDF both handle transparency, so anything see-through in the original is still see-through after conversion.

One file to print, email or submit

A PDF looks identical on every screen and printer, and it's the format most application forms, schools and offices want.

HEIC vs PDF: what's the difference?

Property	HEIC	PDF
Compression type	Lossy (small files, some detail discarded)	Document (pages can hold images, text and vectors)
Transparent background	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	No
Where it opens	Safari only; Windows needs an extension	All browsers and devices
Used for	iPhone and iPad photos (saves storage)	Documents, printing, forms and sharing several pages as one file

What is an HEIC file?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format iPhones and iPads have used by default since iOS 11. It's Apple's flavor of the HEIF standard, compressed with the same HEVC technology used for 4K video.

A HEIC photo takes about half the space of a JPG at the same quality and can store extras like Live Photo frames and depth data. The catch is compatibility: Windows, many Android apps and most upload forms can't open it.

How to open an HEIC file

iPhone, iPad and Mac open HEIC natively. On Windows 10 or 11, install the free HEIF Image Extensions (and, on some PCs, the HEVC Video Extensions) from the Microsoft Store. Recent Android phones can view HEIC in their gallery. Anywhere else, convert it to JPG.

Extensions: .heic, .heif
Compression: Lossy (HEVC)
Transparency: Yes
Made by: Apple iPhone and iPad cameras

What is a PDF file?

PDF (Portable Document Format) was created by Adobe in 1993 to make documents look identical on every screen and printer. A PDF can contain text, vector graphics and images across any number of pages.

It's the standard for forms, contracts, resumes, school assignments and anything you print or submit. Turning photos and scans into a PDF bundles them into one tidy, universally readable file.

How to open a PDF file

Every web browser opens PDFs, as do Mac Preview, the Files app on iPhone and the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows, Mac and Android. To get pictures out of a PDF, convert its pages to JPG or PNG.

Extension: .pdf
Contains: Text, vectors and images
Pages: One or many
Best for: Documents, forms, printing