Share a Google Doc as PDF from iPhone
Sharing as PDF from iPhone means sending the PDF directly from the Docs or Drive app to email, Messages, AirDrop, or another app, without saving it to your device first.
Sharing directly from the Docs app
Sharing as PDF from the Docs app on iPhone starts with opening the document. Tap the three-dot menu > Share and Export > Send a copy. Choose PDF as the format. The iOS share sheet opens with the PDF attached. Choose your share destination: email, Messages, AirDrop, Slack, or any other app.
Sharing from the Drive app
In Google Drive on iPhone, tap the three-dot menu next to the document > Send a copy > PDF. The share sheet opens with the PDF ready to send. No need to open the document first.
What the recipient receives
The recipient gets a standard PDF file attachment. They can open it in any PDF viewer on any device without a Google account. The file is a static snapshot of the document at the time of sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I email a Google Doc as PDF from iPhone?
Yes. Use Share and Export > Send a copy > PDF in the Docs app, then choose Mail from the share sheet. The PDF attaches to a new email automatically.
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