Do you have a number of HTML documents that you would like to convert to PDF? Being able to convert HTML to PDF is one of the most ideal skills for anyone handling a large number of documents. PDF makes it easy for you to manage, store ad save documents. So, if you have content that is in HTML format, you may want to convert it to HTML to preserve the content. Converting HTML document to PDF also serves one very important function; it makes it easy to print the document. If you have tried to print a HTML document or a webpage as is, you will have noticed that the print-out is not always correctly formatted and not very presentable, PDF eliminates this problem.
But for most people, the problem can be how to do that. How do you convert HTML file to PDF? More importantly, how do you convert HTML page to PDF without losing the quality of the content you are working with. There are a lot of ways you can do that, and this article will share with you 4 of the easiest and quickest ways to accomplish this. We chose the following four solutions since they are both easy to use and very effective; in other words, they help you convert any HTML document or webpage to PDF without altering the content.
Part 1. The Best Way to Convert HTML to PDF
When looking for ways to convert HTML file to PDF file, you need a solution that will make the process easy regardless of the number of articles you have while at the same time doing the best job possible. The best convert HTML to PDF tool is PDFelement Pro, for the simple reason that it meets the two criteria we have outlined above and also because it is one of the most comprehensive PDF management programs there is. But it is not prudent to simply take out word for it, so we will share with you a simple step by step guide to demonstrate not just its effectiveness but also it ease-of-use.
How to Convert HTML to PDF using PDFelement Pro
To use this program, install it on to your computer (you can try the free-trial version) and then follow these simple steps.
Step 1. Start the Program
Begin by opening the program on your computer. You can do that by double-clicking on the program's icon.
Step 2. Import a HTML File
The next step is to introduce the HTML file you want to convert to PDF. Click on the "Create PDF" button and then browse for the HTML file you need to open it in the program.
Step 3. Convert Multiple HTML Files to PDF
You also get the option to convert multiple HTML files to PDF. To do that, click on "File" in the main window and the select "Create > Combine Files into PDF". This will allow you to select as many HTML files as you want to convert them to a single PDF file.
Step 4. Save HTML as PDF
Simply opening the HTML file in PDFelement Pro, automatically converts it to PDF. So, now all you have to do to have your PDF file handy is to save it. To do that, click on "File > Save As" and then name the file and select a file path.
Why Choose PDFelement Pro to Convert HTML to PDF
Like we mentioned before, you want a tool that seamlessly combines ease-of-use and effectiveness. PDFelement Pro does that very well as we can see from the simple tutorial above. Yet it is also valuable in so many ways since it is not just a HTML to PDF converter, but a complete PDF management tool that is invaluable to businesses and individuals handling a lot of documents in their day-to-day life. Some of the features that make it the ideal solution for PDF management include the following:
Key Features of PDFelement Pro:
- It makes the creation of PDF files very easy. You simply need to open a document in any format using this program and a PDF file is instantly created.
- Editing the newly created PDF document is just as easy. This program gives you easy access to one of the best PDF editing tools in the business.
- You can edit both text and images in a few simple steps.
- You can also make use of its conversion properties that allow you to convert a PDF document to other formats including Word, HTML, TXT, Excel and so many more.
- It has document protection features like password protection, text redaction and more to help you protect sensitive information.
- It is also a prime annotation tool, giving you the ability to easily add comments, stamps or even highlight and underline text on the document.
- It also makes it very easy for you to share, print or send the completed PDF document to others by incorporating numerous ways for you to do that including cloud storage options like Google Chrome and Dropbox.
Part 2. Convert HTML to PDF using Adobe
This tutorial would be incomplete if we did not include Adobe Acrobat as one of the four ways you can convert HTML to PDF. This premier PDF tool has been around for quite a while and it provides a simple, yet effective way to convert HTML and other formats to PDF. It also doesn't hurt that it comes with quite a few great PDF editing tools. But since this article is about showing you how to convert HTML page to PDF, that's what we'll share with you in this simple tutorial.
Step 1. If you don't already have the program, install the latest version of Acrobat on your computer and then open it to begin.
Step 2. Click on the "Create Menu" at the top bar and then select "Create PDF from Webpage".
Step 3. In the dialogue box that appears, you can enter the URL of the webpage you want to convert to PDF ad choose other parameters like how many pages of the webpage you want to capture. Click "Create" when you're ready.
In a few minutes Acrobat will capture the webpage and the range of pages you have specified converting them to PDF. Please note that you can also use the Chrome Acrobat plug-in to easily convert Chrome HTML to PDF.
Part 3. How to convert HTML files to PDF using Win2PDF
Win2PDF is another tool that also allows you to easily convert HTML files to PDF. It is a downloadable program and you may have to install it on your computer before you can use it. But it works very easily, allowing you to use a simple plug-in to convert any webpage from HTML to PDF.
It is compatible with all browsers and will capture most of the webpages you select. But we are not certain of how effective the program is at converting the entire webpage including the images. The following is a step by step tutorial to help you use Win2PDF to convert any webpage to PDF.
Step 1. Begin by installing the program on to your computer. You can do that by going to the program's website and choosing the most suitable download option for you.
Step 2. The program works by allowing you to print HTML files or webpages directly from the browser and then choosing Win2PDF as the printer to use. So, open the webpage you want to convert on any browser and from the main menu in the browser, click "File > Print". Select "Win2PDF" as your printer of choice and the webpage will be automatically converted to PDF. You can then either choose to save the PDF or print the webpage as a PDF.
Part 4. Convert HTML to PDF with Google Chrome
If your primary browser is Google Chrome, the fact is you don't need any extension, online tool or even software to convert a Chrome HTML document to PDF. Chrome extends its usefulness to helping you easily convert any HTML document to PDF. The process is easy and can be completed in a few simple steps.
Step 1. Begin by opening the webpage you would like to convert to PDF in your Chrome browser. With the webpage open, hit Ctrl+P on PC or Cmd+P on Mac.
Step 2. This will open the print dialogue box in Chrome. Here, you will see a variety of options to help you customize the document before you can convert it. For example, you can select the range of pages you want to save as PDF. Once happy with your selection, click on "Save as PDF".
