Convert HTML to PDF
Free, fast and secure — convert HTML to PDF right in your browser.
Package your HTML as a portable PDF
Converting HTML to PDF wraps your content in a fixed-layout document that looks identical on every device and is ready to print, sign or archive.
How to convert HTML to PDF
- 1 Drop your HTML file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to PDF automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new PDF file instantly.
HTML vs PDF
| Feature | HTML | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| MIME type | text/html | application/pdf |
| Best for | Web content — converted to PDF for printing or sharing a fixed copy. | Sharing, printing and archiving finished documents with a fixed layout. |
About the formats
HTML document
HTML is the language of the web. As a document format it stores structured, styleable text with links and images that any browser can render.
Strengths
- Opens in any browser
- Supports links, images and styling
- Easy to publish online
Limitations
- Not a fixed print layout
- Styling depends on CSS/assets
- Needs converting for print or e-readers
Best for: Web content — converted to PDF for printing or sharing a fixed copy.
PDF document
PDF is the universal document format. It locks in fonts, layout and images so a file looks identical on any device, which makes it the standard for sharing and printing.
Strengths
- Looks identical everywhere
- Ideal for printing and signing
- Opens on every device
Limitations
- Hard to edit without tools
- Reflows poorly on small screens
- Text extraction can be messy
Best for: Sharing, printing and archiving finished documents with a fixed layout.