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  How to Save or Print a web page as a PDF

 

Here are instructions on how to print or save a web page as a PDF, covering the most common web browsers on desktop and mobile:

On a Desktop Computer (Windows or macOS):

Using Google Chrome:

  1. Open the Web Page: Navigate to the web page you want to save as a PDF.
  2. Open the Print Dialog:
    • Method 1 (Menu): Click on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the Chrome window. Select Print... from the dropdown menu.
    • Method 2 (Keyboard Shortcut):
      • Windows: Press Ctrl + P
      • macOS: Press Cmd + P
  3. Select "Save as PDF" as the Destination: In the print dialog window, look for a "Destination" or "Printer" option. Click on the dropdown menu and choose "Save as PDF".
  4. Adjust Settings (Optional):
    • Layout: Choose between "Portrait" or "Landscape" orientation.
    • Margins: Select from predefined margin options or choose "Custom" to set your own.
    • Scale: Adjust the scaling if needed to fit the content better on the PDF page.
    • Background graphics: Check this box if you want to include background images and colors in the PDF.
    • More settings: Explore other options like paper size, headers and footers, etc.
  5. Click "Save": Once you have configured the settings as desired, click the "Save" button.
  6. Choose Save Location: A file explorer window (Windows) or a save dialog (macOS) will appear. Choose the folder where you want to save the PDF and give it a name.
  7. Click "Save" again: The web page will be saved as a PDF file in the chosen location.

Using Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open the Web Page: Go to the web page you want to save.
  2. Open the Print Dialog:
    • Method 1 (Menu): Click on the three horizontal lines (≡) in the top-right corner of the Firefox window. Select Print... from the dropdown menu.
    • Method 2 (Keyboard Shortcut):
      • Windows: Press Ctrl + P
      • macOS: Press Cmd + P
  3. Select "Microsoft Print to PDF" (Windows) or "Save as PDF" (macOS): In the print dialog, under the "Printer" or "Destination" section, choose:
    • Windows: "Microsoft Print to PDF"
    • macOS: "Save as PDF" (usually found in the bottom-left dropdown menu labeled "PDF")
  4. Adjust Settings (Optional): Similar to Chrome, you can adjust layout, orientation, margins, and other print settings.
  5. Click "Print" (Windows) or "Save" (macOS):
    • Windows: Clicking "Print" will open a "Save As" dialog.
    • macOS: Clicking "Save" (from the PDF dropdown) or the "Save" button in the main dialog will open a save dialog.
  6. Choose Save Location and Name: Select the folder where you want to save the PDF and enter a file name.
  7. Click "Save": The web page will be saved as a PDF.

Using Safari (macOS):

  1. Open the Web Page: Navigate to the desired web page.
  2. Open the Print Dialog:
    • Method 1 (Menu): Click on File in the top menu bar and select Print....
    • Method 2 (Keyboard Shortcut): Press Cmd + P.
  3. Select "Save as PDF": In the bottom-left corner of the print dialog, click on the "PDF" dropdown menu and choose "Save as PDF...".
  4. Choose Save Location and Name: A save dialog will appear. Select the folder where you want to save the PDF and enter a file name.
  5. Click "Save": The web page will be saved as a PDF.

Using Microsoft Edge:

  1. Open the Web Page: Go to the web page you want to save.
  2. Open the Print Dialog:
    • Method 1 (Menu): Click on the three horizontal dots (...) in the top-right corner of the Edge window. Select Print.
    • Method 2 (Keyboard Shortcut): Press Ctrl + P.
  3. Select "Microsoft Print to PDF" as the Printer: In the print dialog, under the "Printer" dropdown, choose "Microsoft Print to PDF".
  4. Adjust Settings (Optional): Modify layout, orientation, margins, and other settings as needed.
  5. Click "Print": This will open a "Save As" dialog.
  6. Choose Save Location and Name: Select the folder where you want to save the PDF and enter a file name.
  7. Click "Save": The web page will be saved as a PDF.

On a Mobile Device (Android or iOS):

The process on mobile is slightly different as there isn't a universal "print" function that directly saves to PDF in the same way as desktop browsers. You'll typically use the share functionality.

Using Chrome (Android or iOS):

  1. Open the Web Page: Navigate to the page you want to save.
  2. Open the Share Menu: Tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner (Android) or the share icon (usually a square with an upward arrow at the bottom, iOS).
  3. Look for "Print": In the share menu, look for the "Print..." option.
    • Android: You might see "Print" directly or it might be under a "Share" submenu.
    • iOS: Tap "Print".
  4. Select "Save as PDF":
    • Android: In the print preview, look for a dropdown menu at the top that likely shows your default printer. Tap on it and choose "Save as PDF". You might see a PDF icon instead.
    • iOS: In the print options screen, you'll see a preview of the page. Use a pinch-out gesture (zoom in) on the first page of the preview. This will open the page in your Files app, where you can choose to save it as a PDF. Tap the share icon in the Files app to choose a save location.
  5. Tap the Save Icon/Button:
    • Android: Tap the download icon (usually a circle with a downward arrow) to save the PDF.
    • iOS: After the pinch-out gesture, choose your save location and tap "Save".

Using Safari (iOS):

  1. Open the Web Page: Go to the desired page.
  2. Open the Share Menu: Tap the share icon (square with an upward arrow) at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Look for "Options" (if available): Sometimes you might see an "Options" button at the top of the share sheet. Tap it and choose "PDF".
  4. Tap "Save to Files": Scroll through the share options and tap "Save to Files".
  5. Choose Save Location and Tap "Save": Select the folder where you want to save the PDF and tap "Save" in the top-right corner.

Using Firefox (Android):

  1. Open the Web Page: Navigate to the page.
  2. Open the Menu: Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
  3. Tap "Page": In the menu, tap "Page".
  4. Tap "Save as PDF": Select "Save as PDF" from the submenu.
  5. Choose Save Location and Tap "Save": Your device's file manager will open, allowing you to choose where to save the PDF. Tap "Save".

These instructions should cover the most common scenarios for saving a web page as a PDF. The exact wording and layout of menus might vary slightly depending on your operating system and browser version, but the general principles remain the same.