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

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain Kengly is a wikiHow Technology Writer. As a storytelling enthusiast with a penchant for technology, they hope to create long-lasting connections with readers from all around the globe. Rain graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Cinema.

This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources.

This article has been viewed 587,312 times.

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

Open the web page you want to save as a PDF file.
Click ⋮ in the top-right corner and click Print.
Click the Destination drop-down menu and select Save as PDF.
Click Save.
Select a save location and click Save.

Method 1 of 3:

Using Desktop

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

Google Chrome is available to download on Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1] X Research source
Make sure Chrome is updated.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n"> Click ⋮ . This is in the top-right corner of the window. Advertisement

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

Alternatively, you can press CTRL + P (Windows) or CMD + P (Mac) to quickly open this window.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

Click the "Destination" drop-down menu. If you have any printers connected, you'll see them listed here.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

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.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

A pop-up window will open.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

The web page will be saved to your computer as a PDF file.

Advertisement Method 2 of 3:

Using iPhone or iPad

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

Open a webpage in the Google Chrome app. This browser app allows you to save any webpage as a PDF file.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

A pop-up menu will open.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n"> Tap Print . This will be below the list of apps.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

at the top. You can find this on the right of Options.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

Tap Save to Files . Alternatively, you can select an app on the list to share via Messages, Mail, or another app.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

If you selected an app, select the location or recipient and send it.

Advertisement Method 3 of 3:

Using Android

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

Open a webpage in the Google Chrome app. This browser app allows you to save any webpage as a PDF file.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n"> Tap ⋮ . You can find this in the top-right corner.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n"> Select Save as PDF . On some devices, you may need to tap the Share icon first.

Fair Use (screenshot)
\n">

Select a save location and tap Save . The PDF will be saved to your Android. You can usually find PDF files in the Documents folder.

Community Q&A

It is important to have pdfs in my phone? Community Answer That depends on how often you need to access them on your phone.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow

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?

Community Answer

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.

How can I save the pictures that are included on the webpage? Community Answer

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.

Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Advertisement

Tips

Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published Please provide your name and last initial Thanks for submitting a tip for review!