There have been times when we have all wondered how to take a web page offline, so you can print it or keep a physical copy.
Say, for example, if you need to print a copy of an online map for when you are going out of cell service range.
Luckily there is an easy way to do this with a URL to PDF converter. The PDF format is the best way to preserve the look and feel of a web page so that it looks exactly as it did on your computer screen.
Let’s take a look at some of the best and quickest URL to PDF conversion tools available today.
1. PDFCrowd
This app is simple to use and packed full of features that make it easy to convert URL to PDF. It makes it possible to convert a web page to PDF from a live website.
You can choose from various conversion methods, including choosing a URL, uploading an HTML file, or uploading a zip file containing the elements of an HTML page.
PDFCrowd is fast and accurate, and the final PDF file looks just like the page as it is rendered in your web browser.
The tool is free to use, making it one of the best free URL to PDF converter tools available. The paid solution gives you extra features such as password protection and more page dimension options.
The free version also has a monthly limit, so it may be wise to upgrade if you plan to do lots of conversions.
2. Web2PDF
Web3PF makes it easy to create a PDF from a URL in a couple of clicks of a button. The tool is simple to use and has a range of configurations you can make to ensure you get the right output to your PDF file.
One nice feature is the ability to delay the conversion slightly to give the URL a chance to load and make sure that all pop-up banners have been closed.
It is quite limited in its freemium version to only three downloads a day, after which you need to subscribe for the unlimited conversion option.
3. IronPDF for .Net
IronPDF is a slightly more technical solution for a more specialized audience. It allows you to add the ability to generate PDFs from URLs in your app if you are a developer.
The wkhtmltopdf addon allows you to include functionality natively inside your web or mobile app using C# code to allow users to download PDF documents, upload them to the cloud or send them by email.
The app is free to download and install and easy to deploy to your .NET application.
4. PDFmyURL
This is another web page to PDF conversion tool that works in a couple of clicks. It can create single-page PDFs and can even convert an entire site in one go.
The downside is that the free tool contains a watermark that can only be removed by paying for a license. It is also quite slow to convert the files, which can be a pain.
Find the Best URL to PDF converter
There are lots of URL to PDF converter tools available online, but these listed here are some of the easiest and quickest to use. Try one out next time you need to convert a URL into a PDF.
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