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HTML to PDF

Convert an HTML file to PDF in your browser. Headings, lists, tables, code, and quotes are laid out cleanly. Private, no upload.

  • Runs in your browser

    Files are never uploaded — they stay on your device.

  • No page limit

    Any document size, no per-page caps or quotas.

  • No watermarks

    Clean output with no branding added.

  • No sign-up

    Just open the tool and use it — no email, no account.

All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.
How to verify

Verify in 3 steps

No promises to take on faith — check it yourself in about 30 seconds.

  1. 1Open DevTools → Network tab
  2. 2Add a file and run the tool
  3. 3Confirm: no request carries your file

Once the page has loaded you can also unplug the network — every tool keeps working.

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Key Features

HTML to PDF

Convert an .html file into a clean, printable PDF without sending it anywhere. Works with saved pages, invoices, reports, and templates.

Structure Preserved

Headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, code blocks, blockquotes, horizontal rules, and common inline tags are rendered with distinct styles.

Layout Options

Choose font size, A4 or Letter page size, portrait or landscape orientation, and margins for the output PDF.

Private & Local

Conversion runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your HTML is never uploaded to any server.

Print-Ready Output

Get a standard PDF that you can email, archive, or print without needing a browser or internet connection.

How to Use

1

Add an HTML File

Drag and drop or select one or more .html files you want to convert. Each file becomes its own PDF.

2

Choose Layout

Set font size, page size (A4 or Letter), orientation, and margins to match your intended use (printing, archiving, or sharing).

3

Convert and Download

Run the tool to create a PDF, review the result, then download it. No signup, no watermark, and up to 50 files per run.

HTML to PDF Example

An article HTML with a heading, a list, and a table becomes a clean PDF.

HTML
article.html

An HTML document with common semantic structure (headings, lists, tables).

PDF
article-minopdf.pdf

The document's structure is laid out into a readable, printable PDF.

How to Convert HTML to PDF

Why Convert HTML to PDF

HTML is great for the web but not ideal for printing, archiving, or formal sharing. A PDF keeps the document structure stable and portable, and opens consistently across devices without needing a browser or internet connection.

How It Works

The HTML is parsed into structured blocks — headings, lists, tables, code, quotes, and rules — then rendered onto PDF pages with automatic wrapping and pagination. You can tune the font size, page size (A4 or Letter), orientation, and margins to match your intended use.

What Gets Preserved

The converter preserves semantic structure and basic styling:

  • Headings and paragraphs: Clear hierarchy for sections and text.
  • Lists: Bullet lists, numbered lists, and definition lists.
  • Tables: Rows, columns, headers, and cell content.
  • Code blocks: Preformatted text with monospace styling.
  • Blockquotes and rules: Quotations and horizontal dividers.

Complex CSS layouts, custom fonts, and advanced effects may be simplified or flattened to ensure reliable output across all browsers.

Common Use Cases

Use HTML to PDF to:

  • Convert saved receipts, order confirmations, and invoices into printable PDFs.
  • Archive documentation, reports, or internal wiki pages as stable documents.
  • Prepare HTML-based content for email attachments or formal submissions.
  • Create PDF versions of simple web pages for offline reading or sharing.

Limitations

This tool focuses on document-style HTML (articles, reports, invoices, simple pages). It does not execute JavaScript, render complex web app interfaces, or preserve interactive forms. For those cases, consider using your browser's built-in "Print to PDF" feature or a dedicated headless browser solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. Conversion happens locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Your HTML never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.

Which HTML elements work?

Headings, paragraphs, lists (ul, ol, dl), tables, code blocks, blockquotes, horizontal rules, and common inline tags (strong, em, code, a, etc.). External images are not embedded; their alt text is kept if present.

Is the visual style kept?

This tool preserves document structure and basic styling (headings, lists, tables, code), not pixel-perfect visual styling. Complex CSS layouts, custom fonts, and advanced effects may be simplified or flattened.

Can it convert a live webpage?

Not directly. Save the page as an .html file first (Ctrl+S / Cmd+S), then convert that file. This ensures you control exactly what content is converted.

Does it support CSS and inline styles?

The tool converts the HTML structure — headings, lists, tables, code, quotes, and links — into a clean PDF. CSS is not applied: inline styles, classes, and stylesheets are ignored, so the output uses the document’s own typography.

Can I convert multiple HTML files at once?

Yes. Add several HTML files and each one becomes its own PDF using the same layout settings. Download them individually or together as a ZIP archive.

What is this tool best for?

Ideal for converting saved receipts, order confirmations, reports, invoices, documentation, and simple web pages into portable PDFs for printing, archiving, or sharing.

Will JavaScript or forms work in the PDF?

No. The HTML is rendered as static content. JavaScript, interactive forms, and dynamic content are not executed or preserved in the output PDF.