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Simple steps to convert a webpage into a PDF file

Convert any webpage to a PDF file in seconds on any browser - it's easy!

To save a webpage without html tags as a PDF (Portable Document Format), you can follow different methods depending on the browser or device you are using.

You don’t need to implement any JavaScript code to achieve that, but the page has to be printer-ready (implemented styles for CSS media type print).

Here are some common methods:

Saving a Webpage as a PDF in Google Chrome

To save a webpage as a PDF in Google Chrome, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the webpage you want to save as a PDF in Google Chrome.
  2. Go to File and select Print.
  3. In the Destination section select Save as PDF.
  4. Once activated, you will be taken back to the Print pop-up. Activate Save in the Print section at the top.
  5. A pop-up will appear, where you can name your file, select your destination, and hit Save again.
Windows 11 Chrome Print Dialog with selected option Save as PDF
Windows 11 Chrome Print dialog with selected option Save as PDF
Ubuntu 23 Chrome Print Dialog with selected option Save to PDF
Ubuntu 23 Chrome Print Dialog with selected option Save to PDF
MacOS Sonoma Chrome Print Dialog with selected option Save as PDF
macOS Sonoma, Chrome Print Dialog with selected option Save as PDF

Saving a Webpage as a PDF in Microsoft Edge

To save a webpage as a PDF in Microsoft Edge on Windows, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to the webpage you want to save as a PDF.
  2. Click on the Settings and More button (three-dotted icon ) located at the top-right corner of the browser window.
  3. In the Print window, click on the Printer drop-down menu and choose Save as PDF.
  4. Optionally, you can select a Portrait or Landscape layout and choose specific pages to include in the PDF.
  5. If needed, you can further customize the paper size, scale, margins, and other preferences by clicking on More Settings.
  6. Finally, click on the Print button to save the webpage as a PDF file.
Windows 11 Microsoft Edge Print dialog with selected option Save as PDF
Windows 11, Microsoft Edge print dialog with selected option Save as PDF

Saving a Webpage as a PDF in Safari macOS

To save a webpage as a PDF in Safari on macOS, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Safari and navigate to the webpage you want to save as a PDF.
  2. Click on the File option in the Safari menu bar.
  3. From the drop-down menu, select Export as PDF.
  4. Choose a location on your Mac where you want to save the PDF file.
  5. Optionally, you can change the name of the file.
  6. Click on the Save button to save the webpage as a PDF.
macOS Sonoma, Safari and File Export as PDF option
macOS Sonoma, Safari and File Export as PDF option

Saving a Webpage as a PDF in Firefox

To save a webpage as a PDF in Firefox, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Firefox and navigate to the webpage you want to save as a PDF.
  2. Click on the Menu icon (three horizontal lines ) located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
  3. From the menu that appears, select Print.
  4. In the Print window, you will see a list of available printers under Destination section. Look for an option that says Save as PDF or Microsoft Print to PDF.
  5. Select the Save as PDF option.
  6. Optionally, you can adjust the layout, paper size, and other settings by clicking on the Page Setup or Options button.
  7. Once you have configured the settings, click on the Save button.
  8. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to choose the location on your computer where you want to save the PDF file. Select the desired location and click Save.
macOS Sonoma, Firefox and print dialog with selected Save to PDF option
macOS Sonoma, Firefox and print dialog with selected Save to PDF option

Please keep in mind that depending on the version of Firefox you’re using, the particular options and steps may differ slightly. Check the browser’s documentation or search for particular instructions based on your setup.

How to save pages to pdf in Brave or Chrome on Android?

To save a webpage as a PDF in Brave or Chrome on Android, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the webpage you want to save as a PDF in Brave browser or Google Chrome on Android.
  2. Click on the Settings and More button (three-dotted icon ) located at the top-right corner of the browser window.
  3. Select the Share… option.
  4. From the share options. select Print, and then selected Save as PDF in the area where you choose your printer. So instead of selecting a printer, you save it as a pdf.

How to save pages to pdf in Opera on Android?

To save a webpage as a PDF in Opera browser on Android, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the webpage you want to save as a PDF in Opera on Android.
  2. Click on the Settings and More button (three-dotted icon ) located at the top-right corner of the browser window.
  3. From the options select Save as PDF.

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