How to Export Health Data as PDF on iOS 16

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to generate and export your personal health records into PDF documents using the iOS 16 Health app. Whether you need an official electrocardiogram (ECG) report, a log of your vitals, or a printable summary of recent lab results, this walkthrough covers the quickest methods to prepare clear, doctor-ready documents directly from your iPhone.

Exporting Specific Medical Reports (ECG and Vitals)

Certain health metrics in iOS 16 feature a native option designed specifically to generate a standardized PDF report for physicians.

  1. Open the Health app on your iPhone running iOS 16.
  2. Tap the Browse tab in the bottom-right corner.
  3. Select a supported category, such as Heart, then select Electrocardiograms (ECG).
  4. Tap the specific test or recording you want to share.
  5. Tap Export a PDF for Your Doctor.
  6. Tap the Share button (the square with an upward arrow) in the top-right corner.
  7. Choose your preferred destination: save the file to the Files app, send it via Mail, or send it directly to an AirPrint printer.

Converting Any Health Screen into a PDF

For data categories that do not offer a native "Export a PDF" button (such as Blood Pressure, Sleep, or Heart Rate charts), you can convert the data views into a PDF using iOS print features.

  1. Navigate to the Health app and select the specific metric you want to share from the Browse or Summary tab.
  2. Select the timeframe you need (e.g., D for Day, W for Week, M for Month).
  3. Take a screenshot by pressing the Side button and Volume Up button simultaneously.
  4. Tap the screenshot preview that appears in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  5. Tap the Share icon in the upper-right corner.
  6. Select Print from the share sheet options.
  7. On the Print Options screen, zoom out by pinching open (spreading two fingers apart) on the page preview. This automatically converts the image into a standard PDF document.
  8. Tap the Share icon again at the top of the newly generated PDF view to email, message, or save the document to your Files app.

Sharing Health Data Directly with Healthcare Providers

If your clinic or healthcare provider supports Apple Health Records integration:

  1. Open the Health app and tap the Sharing tab at the bottom.
  2. Tap Share with your doctor.
  3. Search for your clinic or hospital network by name.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to log into your patient portal. This establishes an encrypted, digital connection that allows your provider to view updates directly without requiring manual PDF exports.