We can connect the printer to mobile devices and take a hard copy printout. However, Chrome browser has a feature that allows you to save the printout page as a PDF file on the device’s storage.
The Print menu offers the option to save the webpage as a PDF. We can then share this saved PDF file with other printer-connected devices to print later.
In this guide, we have shared the steps to print a webpage and save it as a PDF file in the Google Chrome app.
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Print and Save Pages as PDFs
You must run the print command and change the printer type to Save as PDF to save the webpage as a PDF file. Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the Chrome app for Android.
- Access any website page you want to convert and save into a PDF file.
- Tap on More
for the options menu. - Select the Share… option from the list.
- Within the Share… window, select the Print option.
- Switch the Printer drop-down to Save as PDF on the Print Preview page.
- Hit the Save as PDF button and choose the location to save the file.
That’s it, we can save a webpage as a PDF on our Android device storage. You can also print the file by clicking All Printers from the drop-down menu and selecting the desired printer connected to the same network.
You can choose the storage location and share the PDF file using any medium on messaging and communication apps.
Bottom Line
PDF files are always helpful and easy to read. Chrome Android’s ability to print a webpage as a PDF file takes it to the next level. These PDF files can be viewed offline and shared within the network.
Similarly, one can print a page on a Chrome desktop to save it as a PDF file. These printed PDF files can be shared with anyone.
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Very good saying that you can save it, but no use without saying where it is saved, to be able to open it, share it, etc.
Hi Fred, when you tap on the Save button, it will ask for the location where you want to save the PDF file. If it doesn’t, then please check the Downloads folder.