Any Free HEIC to PDF Converter Available on Windows 11/10 PC?

Some free HEIC to PDF converter software may claim to handle HEIC files but actually don't. Make sure you use well-reviewed tools like the Microsoft Photos app or PowerSheII. You don't wanna waste time on a tool that fails halfway through. Here is how to the Microsoft Photos App:

1. Open the HEIC file with the Microsoft Photos app (it should support HEIC natively).
2. Click on the three dots (…) in the top right and select 'Print'.
3. Choose 'Microsoft Print to PDF' as your printer, adjust your settings, and hit print. This will save it as a PDF.

For those who use Windows, ensure your system and any software tools are up to date. Older versions might not support newer file types adequately.

Robertoen Download and install HEIC Image Extension from Microsoft Store. It is an app developed and maintained by Microsoft.

The main function of the HEIF Image Extension is to enable Windows devices to open and view images saved in the HEIF & HEIC file format. HEIF is a modern image format that offers better compression and image quality compared to older formats like JPEG. This extension allows you to view HEIF images, including those with the HEIC variant used by iPhones and some other devices, directly within the Windows Photos app and other compatible applications on your computer. After that, the Photos app can be used as a free HEIC to PDF converter  on Windows 11 or Windows 10 when the HEIC images are opened in the app.

Robertoen According to my past experience with PDF conversion software, my suggestion is that don't use the online HEIC to PDF converter! Uploading your images to an online converter could expose your personal or sensitive photos to potential data breaches or unauthorized access. There's no guarantee how securely the data is handled, stored, or if it's deleted after conversion.

In most cases, online HEIC to PDF converters will compress or degrade the quality of uploaded images during the conversion process, and result in lower-quality PDF files. What is more, many online converters impose file size limits, which can be restrictive if you're dealing with large HEIC files or multiple images.

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Converting HEIC images to PDF directly on Windows 10 or Windows 11 without using third-party HEIC to PDF converter tools can be a bit complicated because Windows does not have built-in tools for this type of conversion. However, you can try it with the tools that Windows already provides:

Use Microsoft Print to PDF
Open HEIC images with the Photos app:

1. Right-click the HEIC file and select "Open with" > "Photos" to open the image with the Windows default Photos app.
2. Print the image:
3. In the Photos app, click the "Print" icon in the upper-right corner, or press Ctrl + P.
4. In the print dialog box, select "Microsoft Print to PDF" as the "Printer".
5. Determine the print settings, select the output PDF file location and file name, and then click "Print". This will save the HEIC image in PDF format.

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Using Word to convert HEIC images to PDF files is actually quite convenient, especially when you need to organize multiple images into one file. I used this trick when I was working on a project before, because I needed to integrate a bunch of screenshots into a report.

If you want to convert HEIC images to PDF format using Microsoft Word, you can follow the steps below:

1. Open Microsoft Word:
2. Start the Word program and create a new document.
3. Drag the HEIC format image directly into the Word document, or click "Picture" on the "Insert" tab and select the image you want to insert from your computer.
4. If necessary, you can adjust the size and position of the image to make sure they are arranged in the document to meet your needs.
5. After inserting and arranging the images, click the "File" option in the upper left corner and select the "Export" function.
6. Select "Create PDF/XPS Document" in the Export menu, and then click "Create PDF/XPS".

In the Save dialog box that pops up, select the save location, enter the file name, and then click "Publish".
Following these steps, you can easily convert HEIC format images to a PDF file, which is perfect for scenarios where you need to combine multiple images into one file.

Robertoen 

Using the Paint app to handle image conversions is actually quite convenient, especially if you don't have a dedicated HEIC to PDF converter. Although Paint is a simple tool, it is enough to handle some basic image editing and format conversion needs. Here are the detailed steps on how to convert HEIC files to PDF using Paint:

Open the Paint app:

1. On Windows, you can find and launch this app by searching for "Paint".
2. First, you may need to convert the HEIC file to JPEG format, as Windows' Paint app does not support HEIC format by default. This can be done with an online HEIC to JPEG converter, or use any other software that supports HEIC conversion.
3. In Paint, click the "File" menu in the upper-left corner, select "Open", and then browse to and select your converted JPEG file.
4. If further editing is required, after adjusting the image, click "File", select "Save As", and then select "JPEG Picture" to save the file.
5. Open the converted JPEG file and use the "Print" option again through the "File" menu, selecting "Microsoft Print to PDF" in the "Printer".
6. In the Print dialog box, make sure the settings are correct (such as paper orientation and size), then click "Print". Choose where you want to save the PDF, enter a file name, and click Save.

This method does not require a dedicated HEIC to PDF Converter software, and can be completed using Windows' built-in tools. Although it involves preliminary format conversion, the entire process is still simple and straightforward, suitable for less complex use needs. I hope these steps are helpful to you!