Both from security and convenience perspectives, PDF remains my go-to file format for sharing docs; especially in a professional environment. When I’m using a computer, sharing any file as PDF becomes quite straightforward thanks to the easy availability of doc to PDF converters and editors. Unfortunately, that’s not the case on iOS due to a lack of such native tools. But guess what, there is a quick workaround that does a good job of converting any doc to PDF on iPhone and iPad. We will also show how you can markup your PDF files. So, if you often find yourself dealing with portable document formats on iOS, better get this nifty hack on your radar right away.
I know some clouds are hovering in your mind, saying how feasible this hack is – or something on this line. So, let’s sort it out first!
Nope. While iOS doesn’t provide an official PDF converter, this hidden trick can comfortably pass off as a native tool. Literally. So, how does it work? Well, it involves the native built-in printing tool which has existed on iOS for years. Therefore, you can perform it even on your old iPhone or iPad models – going back to the classic days. As for the process, it would be better to experience it through a step-by-step breakdown. That said, let’s get started, shall we?
- Now, tap on the Share button.
Note: If your device is running an old iOS version, you can find the Print option in the bottom row of the share sheet.
- Now, choose Save to Files option in the share to store the PDF file in the stock file manager app.
Annotate PDF on iOS and iPadOS
Once you have converted your doc into a PDF, you can annotate it using the built-in markup tool. iOS offers a host of annotating tools to let you design your PDF files.
- To add text or signature, tap on the “+” button at the bottom right corner and then choose the preferred option. In the end, tap on Done at the top left corner of the screen to finish.
