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Convert HTML and webpages to PDF
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Supported formats: text/html, .html, .htm
Turn Web Pages Into PDFs That Actually Look Right
Converting HTML to PDF sounds simple until you try it. Styles disappear, layouts break, images vanish. Our browser-based converter captures your HTML exactly as it renders—CSS, images, custom fonts, and all. No server uploads, no privacy concerns, no mangled output. Just paste your code, upload a file, or enter a URL and get a PDF that looks like your web page.
3 Input Methods • Preserves CSS & Images • 100% Browser-Based
Converting HTML to PDF in Under a Minute
Pick your input method and let the converter handle the rest
Choose your input: paste HTML code, upload an .html file, or enter a webpage URL
The paste method works great for quick snippets. URL method fetches live pages but needs CORS-enabled resources for external images.
Adjust page settings—size, orientation, margins, and image quality
A4 portrait with 10mm margins works for most documents. Bump up image quality for photo-heavy pages.
Click 'Convert to PDF' and wait 5-30 seconds depending on complexity
We render your HTML to canvas first, then convert to PDF. Complex pages with lots of images take longer.
Download your PDF with all styles and images intact
The PDF matches what you'd see in a browser. Text stays selectable in most cases.
Why Use a Browser-Based HTML Converter?
Server-based tools upload your code. We don't.
Your HTML Never Leaves Your Device
Everything processes in your browser using WebAssembly. Your code, content, and any embedded data stay on your machine. Perfect for internal documentation, client mockups, or anything you don't want on someone else's server.
Three Ways to Get Your HTML In
Paste raw HTML for quick conversions, upload .html files from your projects, or enter a URL to capture live web pages. The URL method even works with pages behind login walls if you're authenticated in your browser.
CSS Actually Works
Inline styles, internal stylesheets, even external CSS—our renderer handles them all. Your flexbox layouts, grid systems, and media queries render correctly instead of collapsing into chaos.
Configurable Output Quality
Choose 1x, 2x, or 3x scale factor for crisp output on high-DPI displays. Adjust JPEG quality from 50% to 95% to balance file size against visual fidelity.
Works Offline After Loading
Once the page loads, disconnect from the internet and keep converting. The WebAssembly engine runs entirely in your browser—no server connection required during conversion.
No Installation, No Plugins
Skip the desktop software downloads and browser extensions. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on any operating system with a modern browser.
When You'd Actually Use This
Real scenarios where HTML-to-PDF conversion saves the day
Archiving Web Pages
Save important articles, documentation, or receipts before they disappear. Unlike bookmarks, PDFs don't break when sites go down or restructure.
Example: Archive that Stack Overflow answer before the question gets closed
Generating Reports from Dashboards
Turn your web-based analytics dashboards into shareable PDF reports. Charts, tables, and styling all transfer cleanly.
Example: Monthly marketing reports from Google Data Studio alternatives
Creating Offline Documentation
Convert internal wikis, API docs, or knowledge bases to PDFs for offline access. Great for travel or secure environments.
Example: Developer documentation for offline reference
Saving Email Templates
Preserve HTML email designs as PDFs for client approval or archives. Shows exactly how the email will render.
Example: Email marketing templates for stakeholder review
Portfolio and Case Study Exports
Convert web-based portfolios or case studies to PDF for job applications or client pitches where you can't share a link.
Example: Design portfolio pages for PDF submission requirements
Invoice and Receipt Generation
Build invoices in HTML with CSS styling, then convert to PDF for professional delivery. Easier to maintain than Word templates.
Example: Freelancer invoices with custom branding
Legal and Compliance Records
Create timestamped PDF records of terms of service, privacy policies, or regulatory pages for compliance archives.
Example: Quarterly snapshots of competitor pricing pages
HTML to PDF on Every Device
Works wherever you have a modern browser
HTML to PDF on Windows
Chrome, Firefox, or Edge on Windows 10/11. Best performance in Chrome due to V8's WebAssembly optimization.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
- Paste HTML, upload file, or enter URL
- Configure page size and quality settings
- Download PDF to your Downloads folder
HTML to PDF on Mac
Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on macOS. Safari's WebAssembly performance has improved significantly in recent versions.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari or Chrome
- Choose your input method
- Adjust settings for your use case
- Export PDF to Finder or share directly
HTML to PDF on Linux
Firefox or Chrome/Chromium on any distribution. No command-line wkhtmltopdf setup required.
- Open PDFyogi in your browser
- Paste, upload, or enter URL
- Set output preferences
- Save PDF to your system
HTML to PDF on iPhone/iPad
Safari on iOS 14+ works well. Paste method is easiest on mobile; file upload pulls from Files app.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari
- Tap input method and provide HTML
- Adjust settings as needed
- Save to Files or share via AirDrop
HTML to PDF on Android
Chrome on Android handles the conversion smoothly. Works on tablets and phones alike.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome
- Choose paste, upload, or URL input
- Set your preferences
- Download or share the PDF
How We Stack Up Against Alternatives
Browser-based vs. server-based HTML converters
| Feature | PDFyogi | wkhtmltopdf | Puppeteer/Chrome | Online Converters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free/Paid |
| Privacy (No Upload) | ✓ Full | ✓ Local | ✓ Local | ✗ Server upload |
| CSS Support | ✓ Excellent | ○ Older WebKit | ✓ Full Chrome | ○ Varies |
| Image Handling | ✓ With CORS | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | ✓ Usually |
| JavaScript Rendering | ✗ Screenshot-based | ○ Limited | ✓ Full | ○ Varies |
| Custom Page Settings | ✓ Full control | ✓ Command-line | ✓ API control | ○ Limited |
| Works Offline | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rate Limits | None | None | None | Often yes |
PDFyogi offers the best balance for non-technical users who want privacy: no installation, no server uploads, solid CSS support. For full JavaScript rendering or complex web apps, Puppeteer remains the gold standard but requires developer setup.
Getting Better Results from HTML Conversion
Practical tips from converting hundreds of pages
Simplify Before Converting
Remove navigation bars, footers, and sidebars from your HTML before conversion. The cleaner your input, the better your PDF. A 'print stylesheet' mindset helps.
Use Inline Images When Possible
External images need CORS headers to load. Convert images to base64 data URIs for guaranteed inclusion. Most image-to-base64 tools can help with this.
Set Explicit Dimensions
HTML that relies on viewport units (vw, vh) or percentage widths can render unpredictably. Set explicit pixel widths where layout precision matters.
Watch Your Fonts
Web fonts from Google Fonts usually work. Custom fonts hosted on your own server may not load due to CORS. Fall back to system fonts for reliability.
Use 2x Scale for Crisp Output
The default 1x scale can look fuzzy on high-DPI displays. 2x scale doubles the resolution and produces noticeably sharper PDFs, especially for text and fine lines.
Test Before Batch Converting
If you're converting multiple similar pages, test one first. Adjust settings based on the result, then process the rest. Saves time on rework.
Add Print Styles to Your Source
If you control the HTML, add @media print CSS rules. Hide non-essential elements, force black text, and remove backgrounds for cleaner output.
Under the Hood
Technical details for the curious
HTML to PDF Questions People Actually Ask
CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) restrictions prevent browsers from loading images from other domains unless those servers explicitly allow it. Most CDNs and image hosts don't send CORS headers. Solutions: convert images to base64, host them on the same origin as your HTML, or use the paste/upload method with self-contained HTML.
No. We use a screenshot-based approach (html2canvas) that captures what's in the DOM at render time. If your content requires JavaScript execution—like a React app or dynamic charts—it won't appear. For JavaScript-heavy pages, use Puppeteer or a headless browser tool instead.
html2canvas doesn't perfectly replicate browser rendering engines. CSS features like backdrop-filter, complex gradients, and some flexbox edge cases may render differently. The tool works best with straightforward HTML/CSS. For pixel-perfect conversion, use Chrome's built-in Print to PDF (Ctrl/Cmd+P).
If you're logged into the page in your browser, the URL method may work since it uses your browser's session. However, this depends on the site's architecture. For guaranteed results, log in, view the page source (Ctrl/Cmd+U), copy the HTML, and use the paste method.
There's no hard limit, but very long pages can cause issues. The entire page renders as a single canvas element, and extremely tall pages (10,000+ pixels) may exceed browser memory limits or create massive PDF files. Consider splitting long content into sections.
Our screenshot-based method converts HTML to an image, then embeds that image in the PDF. Text becomes pixels, not selectable characters. This is a limitation of the html2canvas approach. For selectable text PDFs, you need server-side tools like Puppeteer or wkhtmltopdf.
Yes. Upload multiple .html files using the upload method. Each file converts to a separate PDF. You can download them individually or as a ZIP archive. The converter processes files sequentially, not in parallel.
Technically unlimited since processing happens in your browser. Practically, files over 5-10MB or pages with hundreds of images will slow down conversion and may cause browser tab crashes on devices with limited RAM. Complex pages work better when simplified first.
When Things Don't Go Right
Common issues and how to fix them