3 Simple Ways to Save a Web Page as a PDF in Google Chrome

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Quick ways to convert a web page to PDF with Google Chrome
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Saving a web page as a PDF file is a good way to store information for offline viewing. Luckily, Google Chrome has a built-in feature that allows you to do this on your desktop or mobile device. Here's how to save a webpage as a PDF in Google Chrome using your Windows or Mac computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android.

Quick Steps

  1. Open the web page you want to save as a PDF file.
  2. Click â‹® in the top-right corner and click Print .
  3. Click the Destination drop-down menu and select Save as PDF .
  4. Click Save .
  5. Select a save location and click Save .
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using Desktop

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    This browser has a built-in Save to PDF option you can use to save web pages.
    • Google Chrome is available to download on Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1]
    • Make sure Chrome is updated .
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    This is in the top-right corner of the window.
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    This will open the Print window.
    • Alternatively, you can press CTRL + P (Windows) or CMD + P (Mac) to quickly open this window.
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    If you have any printers connected, you'll see them listed here.
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    You can find this in the drop-down menu.
    • If you're using a Microsoft device, you may also see Microsoft Print to PDF . This option will also create a PDF.

    In many cases, the formatting of the site will change when converted to PDF.

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    This is the blue button at the bottom of the window.
    • A pop-up window will open.
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    For some devices, the default location may be set to the Downloads folder.
    • The web page will be saved to your computer as a PDF file .
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Method 2
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Using iPhone or iPad

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    This browser app allows you to save any webpage as a PDF file.
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    You can find this in the address bar on the right.
    • A pop-up menu will open.
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    This will be below the list of apps.
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    You can find this on the right of Options .
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    Alternatively, you can select an app on the list to share via Messages , Mail , or another app.
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    The PDF will be saved to the Files app.
    • If you selected an app, select the location or recipient and send it.
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    This browser app allows you to save any webpage as a PDF file.
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    You can find this in the top-right corner.
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    On some devices, you may need to tap the Share icon first.
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    The PDF will be saved to your Android. You can usually find PDF files in the Documents folder.
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    It is important to have pdfs in my phone?
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    That depends on how often you need to access them on your phone.
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    I followed every step you did, but when I went to save the web page as a PDF it only allows for 1 sheet of paper. What should I do?
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    I had the same problem. Update to latest version, hopefully it will work. Then you will see an option to save in PDF file in the left side of the page.
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    How can I save the pictures that are included on the webpage?
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    The pictures should save automatically. If they don't, then you may need to look into some troubleshooting. In step 6 of this article, you'll see "Options" at the bottom with a box next to "Background Graphics." Make sure that box is checked before saving the web page.
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      1. Open Google Chrome .
      2. Navigate to a web page you want to save.
      3. Click the icon with three dots in the upper-right corner.
      4. Click Print .
      5. Select Save as PDF in the drop-down menu next to "Destination".
      6. Click Save .
      7. Select a location for the PDF.
      8. Click Save in the lower-right corner.

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