How Can I Save PDF Files on My iPhone?

Saving to the cloud (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox)

Save the PDF to a cloud service and you will find it on all your devices: iPhone, iPad and Mac.

1. 01
   Open the PDF you want to keep.
2. 02
   Tap the Share button.

   It is the square with an arrow pointing up.

3. 03
   Choose Save to Files.
4. 04
   Pick a location.

   iCloud Drive, Google Drive or any other service you have connected.

5. 05
   Tap Save.

To open the file without internet, long-press it in the Files app and choose Download Now.

Saving to the iPhone itself

If you would rather the file stays only on the phone, save it locally. You can open it from the Files app or apps such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.

1. 01
   Open the PDF.
2. 02
   Tap the Share button.
3. 03
   Choose Save to Files.
4. 04
   Choose On My iPhone.
5. 05
   Pick a folder and tap Save.

Bonus: turn a web page into a PDF

Want to keep a recipe, an article or a booking? Safari can turn any page into a PDF.

1. 01
   Open the page in Safari.
2. 02
   Tap the Share button.
3. 03
   Tap Options at the top and pick PDF, or go straight to Save to Files.
4. 04
   Choose where to save it.

If your iPhone is running out of space, see the options under iPhone upgrade.