If you want to save a webpage for later, saving it as a PDF will ensure that it remains unchanged when you access it in the future. Converting a webpage to PDF format is a useful way to record web data for records, research, and other purposes. Here are some simple methods for doing so.
Desktop browsers
The fastest and most effective way to save a webpage to PDF in most desktop browsers is through the Print function. Selecting the Save page as… option is for saving pages in web format, not as a PDF. Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Select Print from your browser’s file menu or simply press Ctrl + P or Command + P on a Mac.
Step 2: Select Save as PDF from the resulting menu.
Step 3: Set your page layout and range preferences.
Step 4: Save the PDF to your preferred file location.
Mobile browsers
For mobile browsers, the method of saving a webpage as a PDF varies depending on the browser being used. Below are the methods for Safari on iOS, Safari for Android, and Chrome for Android:
Safari for iOS/iPadOS
To create a PDF using Safari on iPhone and iPad, you can use either a screenshot tool or the Share tool. Below are the steps using the screenshot tool:
Step 1: Open a webpage in Safari and grab a screenshot, and select Full page for full-page capture.
Step 2: Choose Save PDF to files and select a location on your device.
Step 3: Name your file and select Save to complete the process.
Chrome for Android
To save a webpage to PDF using Chrome for Android, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Open the webpage, press the Three-dot icon, and select Share.
Step 2: From the pop-up menu, select Print.
Step 3: Choose Save as PDF and set document options if necessary.
Extensions and web tools
If you need more options for creating specific types of PDFs, there are many online extensions and web-based tools available to customize PDFs before creating them. Below are some recommended tools:
PDFShift
PDFShift is a quick online tool designed for high-speed conversions of HTML to PDFs.
NovaPDF
NovaPDF provides business-friendly licenses for its PDF creator and manager.
Adobe Acrobat
For users with a subscription to Adobe services, a PDF toolbar can be installed in the browser for superfast conversions.
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