Can Android phones open HEIC natively?

Many can via Google Photos or recent gallery apps, but not all apps support HEIC. PDF or JPEG ensures the broadest compatibility.

What’s the simplest way to share lots of photos?

Convert to a single PDF to keep them in order and easy to scroll on any phone.

How to Share iPhone Photos with Android Users

The compatibility gap

iPhone saves photos as HEIC by default. Many Android devices can open HEIC in Google Photos or the system gallery, but not all apps support it. To avoid surprise errors, share in a universally compatible format.

Method 1: Share a link from iCloud or Google Photos

Upload photos to a cloud service and send a shareable link. Recipients can view and download in their preferred format, which avoids email attachment limits.

Method 2: Convert to a single PDF (most reliable)

When you need a simple, consistent viewing experience, export photos to a PDF. A single PDF preserves order and displays the same on iPhone and Android.

Use HassleFreePDF to convert HEIC/HEIF directly to PDF
Drag to reorder and rotate pages before sharing
Great for messaging and email

Method 3: Send as JPEG

If you must send images individually and recipients need to edit them, export or convert to JPEG before sharing.

Quality and privacy tips

Avoid repeatedly re‑saving with lossy compression. Prefer a one‑time conversion to PDF for stable quality. Remove sensitive pages if needed before sharing.

Troubleshooting

If recipients cannot open links, attach a PDF directly. If messaging apps compress images too heavily, use email or cloud links instead.