How to Save a Webpage as PDF for Offline Reading

Want to read an article later without internet, or keep a permanent copy of a page? Your browser can convert it to a PDF in a few clicks — no extra software needed.

Method 1 — Google Chrome

1. Open the webpage you want to save
2. Click the three dots (top-right corner) or press Ctrl + P
3. Click Print
4. Click the Destination dropdown
5. Select Save as PDF
6. Click Save
7. Choose a location on your PC and click Save again

Method 2 — Microsoft Edge

1. Open the webpage you want to save
2. Click the three dots (top-right corner) or press Ctrl + P
3. Click Print
4. Click the Printer dropdown
5. Select Save as PDF
6. Click Save
7. Choose a location on your PC and click Save

Quick safety checklist

1. Check the file name and save location before clicking Save
2. Make sure you're saving the correct webpage, especially if the page contains personal or private information
3. Be careful when sharing saved PDFs — they may contain information that was originally visible only to you

Good to know

1. Some webpages don't convert perfectly — layout, ads, or interactive elements (like videos or comment sections) may look different or get cut off in the PDF. If a page looks broken, try More settings in the print dialog and turn on Background graphics for a closer match to the original
2. The saved PDF works completely offline afterward — you can open it anytime without internet, using any PDF reader
3. If you just want to read the article later without saving a file, most browsers also have a Reading mode or Reading list feature — a lighter option when you don't need a permanent copy