How to save a web page as PDF on desktop and mobile

You’ll probably eventually come across a web page that you’d like to save for later, and if you save a web page as a PDF, it will remain the same as it is today when you access it again. Therefore, converting a web page to PDF is a great way to save web data, as it is for our folders, searches and other applications. Here’s how to do it.

Desktop Browsers

For most browsers, the To print The function is the fastest and most efficient way to save a web page as PDF. We know how to choose Save page as… would be the logical choice, but this option saves pages in a web format, not as a content file like a PDF. THE To print The option is the tool you need.

Step 1: Select To print from your browser’s File menu. Almost all browsers (including Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Safari and Edge) will open To print if you press Ctrl+P Or Command + P (on a Mac).

2nd step: Select Save as PDF from the resulting menu.

Step 3: Select your layout and range settings.

Step 4: Save the PDF to your preferred file location.

Mobile browsers

Here’s how to convert a web page to PDF using mobile browsers:

Safari for iOS/iPadOS

There are two ways to create a PDF using Safari on iPhone and iPad. The first method uses the screenshot tool:

Step 1: Open a web page in Safari and take a screenshot. This method depends on your device.

2nd step: On the next screen, select the Full page and make any annotations you want to include. Select Do When you have finished.

Step 3: Choose Save PDF to Files on the resulting pop-up window.

Step 4: Choose a destination on your device and select To safeguard complete.

Option 2: Safari for iOS/iPadOS

The second method uses the Share tool:

Step 1: Open the web page in Safari and select the Share button.

2nd step: In the drop-down (iPad) or pop-up (iPhone) share sheet, select Possibilities listed under the web page title.

Step 3: Choose PDF from the following list, then select Back (iPad) or Do (iPhone).

Step 4: On the share sheet, select Save to files.

Step 5: Choose a destination, then select To safeguard.

Chrome for Android

Follow these steps to save a web page as PDF using Chrome for Android:

Step 1: Open the web page of your choice in the Chrome app, select the Three dots icon located in the upper right corner, and choose Share in the drop-down menu.

2nd step: A context menu appears at the bottom of the screen. From this menu, select To print.

Step 3: Select the Down arrow at the top of the screen and choose the Save as PDF option in the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Select the Down arrow below Paper size and choose your document options (size, color, pages) if necessary.

Step 5: Once you’re ready to save your PDF, select the circle PDF icon on the right side of the screen.

Step 6: Give your file a name by navigating to the bottom of the next screen, entering the name in the text box, and then selecting To safeguard.

You also have the option to choose your save location simply by pressing the button Three horizontal lines (you will see them at the top left of your screen). You can choose from a variety of options, including Downloads folder, elsewhere in your device storage or in your Google Drive.

Chrome for iOS

You can also save PDFs directly from Chrome if you’re using an iOS device; however, the instructions are slightly different.

Step 1: Select the Share icon (you can find it in the upper right corner of your screen) and scroll down a little until you see the icon To print option. Select it.

2nd step: In the Print menu, use your two fingers to make a pinching motion that will allow you to zoom in and get a closer view. This will cause the page to automatically turn into a full-screen PDF for you to review.

Step 3: At the top right of the screen, select the Share icon again, then choose Save to files. You can then enter the name you want to give your file, and that’s it – you now have a PDF of your web page. Keep in mind that you can also implement this process on Firefox for iOS.

Web extensions and tools

Do you want more options for creating specific types of PDFs? Do you need to customize PDFs before creating them? There are many online extensions and web tools that specialize in converting HTML to PDF, with many options on how the PDF looks and where it is located. These options are especially useful for developers and businesses that need to convert multiple pages at once.

PDFShift

PDFShift is a fast online tool designed for speed. For long-term use, all you need is a free account, but the real value lies in the comprehensive set of tools that enable high-speed mass HTML conversions for serious projects.

NovaPDF

NovaPDF provides business-friendly licenses for its PDF creator and manager. You can simply print to NovaPDF to automatically generate a PDF and customize the “print” job with NovaPDF’s options for overlays, watermarks, digital signatures, and more. It is a good tool for more detailed work.

Adobe Acrobat

If you pay for a subscription to Adobe services (or want to start a free trial), there is an additional option. Adobe allows you to install a PDF toolbar in your browser. This creates a simple Convert to PDF button that allows for lightning-fast conversions on the fly. The toolbar works on Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox and might be more convenient if you regularly use Adobe tools.

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