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Supported formats: text/html, .html, .htm
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
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.
Server-based tools upload your code. We don't.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skip the desktop software downloads and browser extensions. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on any operating system with a modern browser.
Real scenarios where HTML-to-PDF conversion saves the day
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
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
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
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
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
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
Create timestamped PDF records of terms of service, privacy policies, or regulatory pages for compliance archives.
Example: Quarterly snapshots of competitor pricing pages
Works wherever you have a modern browser
Chrome, Firefox, or Edge on Windows 10/11. Best performance in Chrome due to V8's WebAssembly optimization.
Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on macOS. Safari's WebAssembly performance has improved significantly in recent versions.
Firefox or Chrome/Chromium on any distribution. No command-line wkhtmltopdf setup required.
Safari on iOS 14+ works well. Paste method is easiest on mobile; file upload pulls from Files app.
Chrome on Android handles the conversion smoothly. Works on tablets and phones alike.
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.
Practical tips from converting hundreds of pages
Remove navigation bars, footers, and sidebars from your HTML before conversion. The cleaner your input, the better your PDF. A 'print stylesheet' mindset helps.
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.
HTML that relies on viewport units (vw, vh) or percentage widths can render unpredictably. Set explicit pixel widths where layout precision matters.
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.
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.
If you're converting multiple similar pages, test one first. Adjust settings based on the result, then process the rest. Saves time on rework.
If you control the HTML, add @media print CSS rules. Hide non-essential elements, force black text, and remove backgrounds for cleaner output.
Technical details for the curious
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.
Common issues and how to fix them