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Can you create a multipage pdf from an Ipad Pro?

You have several excellent options for creating multi-page PDFs on your iPad Pro, leveraging both built-in Apple features and powerful third-party apps.

Here are the most common and effective methods:

 

1. Using the Built-in Notes App (for scanning physical documents)

 

This is a fantastic, free, and often overlooked feature for quickly scanning multiple physical pages into a single PDF.

Steps:

  1. Open the Notes app on your iPad Pro.

  2. Create a new note (or open an existing one).

  3. Tap the camera icon above the keyboard.

  4. Select "Scan Documents."

  5. Position your iPad Pro's camera over the first document. The app will automatically detect the edges and capture the scan.

  6. Continue scanning additional pages. The app will automatically add them to the same document.

  7. Once you've scanned all pages, tap "Save." The scans will appear as a single, multi-page PDF within your note.

  8. To share or save as a standalone PDF: Tap the scanned document within the note. Then tap the Share icon (square with an arrow pointing up). You can then choose "Save to Files," "Mail," "Print" (and then pinch out on the print preview to create a PDF), or send it to another app.

 

2. Using the Files App (for scanning physical documents)

 

Similar to Notes, the Files app also has a built-in document scanner.

Steps:

  1. Open the Files app.

  2. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the PDF.

  3. Tap the three dots (...) icon in the top-right corner.

  4. Select "Scan Documents."

  5. Follow steps 5-7 from the Notes app method above. The PDF will be saved directly to your chosen location in the Files app.

 

3. Combining Multiple Photos into a Single PDF (using Photos or Files app)

 

If you have multiple images (e.g., screenshots, photos of documents) that you want to combine into one PDF:

Steps (using Files app - recommended for control):

  1. Open the Files app.

  2. Navigate to the folder containing your images. If they are in the Photos app, you might need to first save them to a folder in the Files app (e.g., "On My iPad" or iCloud Drive).

  3. Tap the three dots (...) icon in the top-right corner.

  4. Tap "Select."

  5. Select all the images you want to include in your PDF (tap each one).

  6. Tap the three dots (...) icon in the bottom-right corner.

  7. Select "Create PDF."

  8. A new multi-page PDF will be created in the same folder, containing all your selected images. You can then rename, move, or share it.

Steps (using Photos app - for quick conversion):

  1. Open the Photos app.

  2. Tap "Select" in the top-right corner.

  3. Select all the photos you wish to include in the PDF.

  4. Tap the Share icon (square with an arrow pointing up) in the bottom-left corner.

  5. Scroll down and tap "Print."

  6. On the Print Options screen, pinch outwards with two fingers on the print preview (as if you're zooming in on the image). This action will convert the print preview into a multi-page PDF.

  7. Tap the Share icon again from this new PDF view to "Save to Files," "Mail," or send to another app.

 

4. Using Third-Party PDF Editor Apps

 

For more advanced features like combining existing PDFs, reordering pages, editing text, annotating, or compressing files, dedicated PDF apps are invaluable.

Popular Options:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader/Scan: Adobe's apps offer robust PDF creation, editing, and merging capabilities, often with cloud integration.

  • PDFelement: A powerful PDF editor that allows you to create PDFs from various sources (Word, Excel, PPT, photos, scans), edit text/images, annotate, fill forms, and merge/split PDFs.

  • GoodNotes/Notability: While primarily note-taking apps, they allow you to import various document types (including PDFs and images) and organize them into notebooks, which can then be exported as multi-page PDFs.

  • PDFs Split & Merge: A dedicated app for combining and splitting PDF files.

General Steps for Third-Party Apps:

  1. Download and install your chosen PDF app from the App Store.

  2. Import your documents/images into the app (usually via the "Open," "Import," or "+" icon).

  3. Use the app's specific tools to combine, reorder, or scan multiple pages.

  4. Export or save the final multi-page PDF.

Choose the method that best suits your source material (physical documents vs. digital files) and your need for advanced editing or just simple creation.