How to save a web page as PDF in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge makes it easy to save web pages as PDF documents, and in this guide, you’ll learn the steps to complete the task.
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OnWindows 10, the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge also works as a PDF tool that, in addition to viewing and editing documents, it also includes an option to save a copy of a web page as a .pdf file extension.
Usually, this feature will come in handy when you need to save content (such as an online form) for future reference, or you need to print an important document (for example, an invoice), but you’re not near a printer.
In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the steps to quickly save web pages as PDF documents using the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge.
How to save a web page as PDF on Microsoft Edge
To save a web page as a PDF document, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the page will save as a PDF document on your device, which you can then view and edit using Microsoft Edge or any other PDF viewer.
How to print web page as PDF on Microsoft Edge
In the “Printer” menu, you probably noticed another option called “Microsoft Print to PDF,” which you can also use to save web content to a PDF file, but these options are not entirely identical. The “Save to PDF” option saves the original content directly into a PDF file format and its features (such as actionable links). In contrast, the “Microsoft Print to PDF” option actually captures the information as it would go to a printer and saves the content to a PDF document. It’s like saving a paper printout without features like actionable links.
To print a web page as a PDF document, use these steps:
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After you complete these steps, the page will save as a PDF document on the device as if you were printing it out on an actual printer. You can open the document, but you won’t be able to edit or interact with links or other features.
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
