How to save, rename, or move PDFs and images in Preview on iPhone

You can save, rename, duplicate, copy, or move a PDF or image in the Preview app on iPhone.

Last updated: October 17, 2026 8:58 pm

By Chris Smith - Senior Editor

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On iPhone, in the Preview app, you can save a PDF or image, rename the file, copy the PDF or image to the Clipboard, create a duplicate, or move the file. When you leave a file, it’s saved, and you return to the main menu.

Open the Preview app on your iPhone.
Open a PDF or image.
Do any of the following:
- Save the file and return to the main menu: Tap the Back button.
- Rename the file: Tap the Actions Menu button next to the filename. Then tap Rename. Enter a new filename. Then tap Done on the onscreen keyboard.
- Copy the PDF or image to the Clipboard: Tap the Share button, then tap Copy.
- Create a duplicate: Tap the Actions Menu button next to the filename. Tap Duplicate.
- Move the file: Tap the Actions Menu button next to the filename and tap Move. Tap the Actions Menu button next to Preview and select a new location.

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Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksChalk based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.