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HTML to PDF

Convert any HTML content into a clean, print-ready PDF using your browser's built-in rendering engine. Paste your HTML with inline CSS styles, hit convert, and save as a polished PDF in seconds. Perfect for turning web content, formatted reports, invoices, or styled documents into shareable PDFs — no server processing, no file uploads, no watermarks.

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Paste your HTML below and click convert. The browser will open a print dialog where you can save as PDF. For best results, include your own CSS styling inline or in a<style> block.

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About this tool

This tool leverages your browser's native print-to-PDF engine — the same one used by Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge when you 'Save as PDF' from the print dialog. That means the PDF output is a faithful rendering of your HTML, including fonts, colors, tables, images, and CSS layout. Because the conversion happens entirely in your browser, your HTML never leaves your device. This is especially useful for generating PDFs from templates that contain business data, customer information, or proprietary formatting that you wouldn't want to send to a third-party server. The tool includes a live editor where you can write or paste HTML, and it opens the browser's print dialog with 'Save as PDF' pre-configured as the destination.

How to use

  1. 1

    Paste or write your HTML

    Use the built-in editor to paste your HTML content or write it from scratch. Include inline CSS styles or a <style> block in the <head> for custom formatting. The editor supports full HTML5 — tables, images (base64 or absolute URLs), lists, headings, and styled text. Note that external stylesheets (linked .css files) won't load, so keep your styles inline or in a style block.

  2. 2

    Preview your content

    The tool shows a live preview pane so you can verify your HTML renders correctly before converting. Check that fonts, colors, spacing, and images appear as expected. If something looks off, adjust your HTML or CSS directly in the editor and the preview updates in real time.

  3. 3

    Click 'Convert HTML to PDF'

    This opens your browser's print dialog, with the PDF printer selected as the default destination. Your HTML is rendered in a hidden print frame that preserves the exact styling you defined. The print dialog lets you fine-tune the output before saving.

  4. 4

    Adjust page settings

    In the print dialog, choose your paper size (A4, US Letter, etc.), orientation (portrait or landscape), and margins. For content-heavy pages, reduce margins to 'Minimum' or 'None' to fit more content per page. Enable 'Background graphics' if your HTML uses background colors or images — this is often off by default.

  5. 5

    Save your PDF

    Confirm the destination is set to 'Save as PDF' and click Save. Choose a location on your device and give your file a name. The resulting PDF will look exactly like the print preview, with all your HTML styling baked into the document.

Common use cases

  • Convert web page sections or articles to PDF for offline reading and archiving.
  • Generate styled PDF reports, invoices, and receipts from HTML templates.
  • Create formatted documentation, guides, and manuals as downloadable PDFs.
  • Transform email newsletters or marketing content into printable PDF format.
  • Save confirmation pages, receipts, and booking details from web apps as PDF records.

Tips & troubleshooting

  • •Enable 'Background graphics' in the print dialog if your HTML uses background colors, gradients, or images — this option is often disabled by default and is the most common cause of missing design elements.
  • •Use CSS page-break-before and page-break-after properties to control exactly where your content splits across pages, preventing awkward breaks in the middle of tables or images.
  • •For pixel-perfect PDFs, set explicit widths on tables, images, and containers. Percentage-based layouts may render differently in print than on screen.
  • •Test your HTML with different paper sizes (A4 vs US Letter) — content that fits on one size may spill onto an extra page on the other.
  • •Include @page CSS rules to set custom margins, page size, and orientation directly from your HTML stylesheet.

Frequently asked questions

How does HTML to PDF conversion work?

The tool uses your browser's built-in print-to-PDF capability — the same engine that powers 'Save as PDF' in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Your HTML is rendered in a print frame, and you save it as a PDF through the standard print dialog. This means the output quality matches your browser's rendering engine, with full support for modern CSS including flexbox, grid, custom fonts, and SVG.

Can I include CSS styles?

Yes. Include inline styles on individual elements or add a <style> block in the HTML. The browser's print engine respects most CSS properties including colors, fonts, borders, spacing, and layout. External stylesheets linked via <link> tags won't load for security reasons, so keep all your styling inline or embedded. Background colors and images may need 'Background graphics' enabled in the print dialog.

Is my HTML content sent to a server?

No. Everything stays in your browser. The HTML editor, live preview, and print-to-PDF conversion all run locally on your device. Your code and data never leave your computer. You can verify this by disconnecting from the internet — the tool continues to work.

Why does the PDF output look different from my preview?

Print rendering sometimes differs from screen rendering. Browsers apply a print stylesheet that may alter how certain elements display. For best results: use page breaks (page-break-before, page-break-after) to control where pages split, set explicit widths on tables and containers, and test with 'Background graphics' enabled in the print dialog if your design uses background colors.

Can I convert an entire website URL to PDF?

This tool works with HTML content you paste directly, not URLs. To convert a live webpage, right-click the page in your browser and select 'Print' then 'Save as PDF' — that's the same engine this tool uses. If you need URL-to-PDF conversion with this tool, copy the page's HTML source and paste it here.

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