How to convert a Mac document to PDF from Finder

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Convert Apple Pages files to PDF directly from Finder using a Quick Action (macOS Ventura, Sonoma, or Sequoia) or by using Automator for older macOS versions. [1, 2]

Method 1: Use Finder Quick Actions

If you are on a recent macOS, you can set this up in seconds: [1]

1. Download or create the built-in Apple Pages to PDF Shortcut.
2. Open Finder and select the Pages document (or hold Command and select multiple files).
3. Right-click (or Control-click) your selected files.
4. Go to Quick Actions and select Export Pages to PDF. The new PDF will instantly appear in the same folder. [1, 2, 3]

Method 2: Use Automator (Batch Conversion)

For an automated workflow to batch convert files to a specific destination folder: [1]

1. Open Automator (found in your Applications folder) and select Workflow.
2. Add these four actions in order: Get Specified Finder Items, Open Finder Items, Export to PDF, and Move Finder Items.
3. Add your Pages files into the first action, configure your desired export quality in the PDF action, and select your destination folder.
4. Save the workflow and run it whenever you need batch conversions

Of course, but I want to do batch converting from the OS level. And this works well. Thanks.

I tested it in Tahoe OS and it works great! Thanks!!!