This wikiHow teaches you how to convert a file created with Google Docs to PDF format using an iPhone or iPad.
Steps
Step 1. Launch the Google Docs app on your iPhone or iPad
It features an icon depicting a stylized blue sheet of paper with a corner folded back on itself. Normally, it is visible on the Home of the device.
Step 2. Select the document you want to convert
Step 3. Press the ••• button
It is located at the top right of the screen.
Step 4. Choose the Share and Export option
It is displayed at the bottom of the menu.
Step 5. Tap Send a Copy
It is listed in the center of the menu.
Step 6. Choose the PDF option
It will be marked with a check mark.
Step 7. Press the OK button
The document will be converted to a PDF file. When the conversion is complete, the dialog box will appear allowing you to share it with whomever you want.
Step 8. Share the PDF
Once you have finished converting your document to a PDF file, you can share it with whoever you want (even send it to yourself) using whatever method you prefer.
- If you've turned on the AirDrop feature and want to send the file to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac via AirDrop, select the target device name at the top of the share menu.
- To email the file to yourself or another person, select the email client app you normally use, so you can create a new message that will have the PDF file attached. At this point, type in the address of the recipient of the e-mail (or select one of the contacts) and press the button Send.
- To copy the file to "Google Drive", swipe the first row of icons to the left, then select the option Copy to Drive.
- To store the PDF file on the iOS device or iCloud drive, select the item Save to File (listed in the series of icons displayed at the bottom of the screen), tap the "iCloud Drive" icon, select a folder (if necessary), then press the add.
