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

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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 .
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Print

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    You can find this on your Home screen or App Library.
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    The note will open so you can make any edits before exporting it to PDF.
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    This share icon is in the top-right corner of your screen.
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    It's usually towards the bottom of the menu next to a printer icon.
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    This is at the top-right corner, next to Print .
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    You can find this underneath Copy .
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    You can pick any folder in the Files app.
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    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
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    The note will open so you can make any edits before exporting it to PDF. [1]
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    This share icon is in the top right corner of your screen.
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    This is the first option.
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    You can pick any folder in the Files app .
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    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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      1. Open Notes.
      2. Tap the note you want to export to PDF.
      3. Tap the share icon.
      4. Tap Markup .
      5. Tap Done and Save File To… .

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