2 Simple Ways to Convert Notes to PDF Files on an iPhone

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Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: June 24, 2024 Fact Checked

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Do you need to convert and export Notes to PDF on an iPhone? Apple Notes can easily change its default file type to PDF within the Share menu. Once saved as a PDF, it can be saved to your Files app. Here's how to convert notes to PDF files on an iPhone or iPad.

Quick Steps

1. Open the note you want to convert.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Tap Print.
4. Tap the Share icon again.
5. Tap Save to Files.
6. Select a location and tap Save.

Steps

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

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1. 
   1
   Open Notes

   

   . You can find this on your Home screen or App Library.
2. 
   2
   Tap the note you want to export to PDF. The note will open so you can make any edits before exporting it to PDF.

   • The note can contain basic text, photos, or even scanned documents.
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3. 
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   Tap

   

   . This share icon is in the top-right corner of your screen.
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   Tap Print. It's usually towards the bottom of the menu next to a printer icon.
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   Tap

   

   again. This is at the top-right corner, next to Print.
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   Tap Save to Files. You can find this underneath Copy.
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   Select a save location. You can pick any folder in the Files app.
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   Tap Save. This is at the top-right corner.

   • The new PDF will be saved to the Files app.
   • To share it, open the PDF in the Files app, tap the Share icon, and then select an app (such as Mail) to send it.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

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1. 
   1
   Open Notes

   

   . You can find this on your Home screen or App Library.
2. 
   2
   Tap the note you want to export to PDF. The note will open so you can make any edits before exporting it to PDF.
3. 
   3
   Tap

   

   . This share icon is in the top right corner of your screen.
4. 
   4
   Tap Markup. You can find this in the pop-up menu.

   • If you need to add any annotations, edits, or corrections, do so now with the tools below.
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   Tap Done. This is at the top-right corner of the screen.
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   Tap Save File To.... This is the first option.
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   Select a save location. You can pick any folder in the Files app.
8. 
   8
   Tap Save. This is at the top-right corner.

   • The new PDF will be saved to the Files app.
   • To share it, open the PDF in the Files app, tap the Share icon, and then select an app (such as Mail) to send it.
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