How to Export Math Notes as PDF in iOS 18

Users can export completed Math Notes sheets as shareable PDF documents in iOS 18. Because Math Notes is directly integrated into the Apple Notes and Calculator applications, any note containing handwritten or typed calculations, variable assignments, and plotted graphs can be converted into a standard PDF using the built-in system sharing tools. This allows users to distribute their mathematical workflows to anyone, regardless of the recipient's device or operating system.

Steps to Export a Math Note as a PDF

To save and share a Math Note as a PDF, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Math Note: Launch the Notes app and navigate to your Math Notes folder (or access your history directly from the Calculator app). Open the specific note you wish to export.
  2. Open the Share Sheet: Tap the Share icon (a square with an upward-pointing arrow) located at the top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Select Print to Generate a PDF: Scroll down the share sheet menu and tap Print. This opens the standard print preview interface.
  4. Convert to PDF: In the print preview window, tap the Share button located at the top of the preview screen. iOS automatically converts the document into a formatted PDF file.
  5. Save or Share the Document: Choose Save to Files to store the PDF locally in iCloud Drive or on your device, or select an app such as Mail, Messages, or AirDrop to send the PDF directly to a recipient.

Alternative Method via Markup

Another direct way to produce a PDF is through the Markup tool:

  1. Tap the Share button inside the open Math Note.
  2. Select Markup from the list of actions.
  3. Review the rendered document, then tap Done in the top-left corner.
  4. Select Save File To... and choose a storage destination. The note will be saved in PDF format.

Exporting a Math Note as a PDF flattens dynamic equations, visual graphs, and handwritten ink into static vector and raster elements. While recipients cannot interact with or recalculate formulas in the exported file, the formatting, mathematical solutions, and graphical plots will display exactly as intended on any standard PDF viewer.