Top 5 Chrome Extensions for Converting Websites to PDFs

One-click conversion of any webpage into PDF; preserves page layout and text for accurate results. Because it relies on the PDFCrowd service, no complex setup is needed – just click the toolbar icon and get a PDF download

Simplicity. Save as PDF is as straightforward as it gets. There are no extra menus or editing steps – ideal when you need a fast, no-frills conversion. Keep in mind it requires internet access (since it uploads the page to convert) and won’t work on sensitive pages like bank sites for security reasons. For most public webpages, it’s a quick and free solution.

Cleans up webpages by removing ads, navigation, and other unwanted elements with one click. You can customize the output by deleting images or text sections and adjusting font sizes before saving. It preserves the original text, images, and links in the PDF for a professional look.

Customization for Readability. PrintFriendly lives up to its name – it excels at producing easy-to-read PDFs. It’s perfect for saving articles or blog posts without the sidebars and ads. The interface lets you interactively cut out fluff (for example, turning a 20-page web article into 5 core pages) so your PDF is concise. All features are free, making this the cheapest option for those who want control over content before converting.

Captures the entire scrollable page, including any embedded scrollable elements or iframes that other tools might miss. Supports keyboard shortcuts for quick use, and outputs to PNG, JPEG, or PDF formats. Importantly, it works entirely offline within your browser – no external servers or sign-ups required.

Ease of Use and Accuracy. With one click, GoFullPage scrolls through the page and stitches everything into a single PDF. What you see on the website is exactly what you get in the PDF (great for preserving layouts or graphs that Chrome’s basic “Save as PDF” might mess up). It’s also privacy-friendly – all processing is local. While the free version covers full-page capture to PDF, an optional premium (about $1/month) adds extras like annotation and editing. Even without premium, GoFullPage is our pick for the simplest & easiest to use extension in this category.

Multiple capture options – full page, visible area, or selected region – and even the ability to screenshot all open tabs in one go. It includes a built-in editor for annotating or blurring screenshots before saving. Notably, FireShot can save directly to PDF with live hyperlinks and selectable text (not just an image PDF). All data is processed locally; you can even use it with your internet turned off, so privacy is assured.

Feature-Rich Screen Capture. FireShot combines screenshot editing tools with PDF export, making it a versatile all-in-one tool. Free users get basic full-page PDF saving, while upgrading to Pro (a one-time $39.95 license) unlocks advanced capabilities like editing, multi-tab capture, and more output formats. Because of its robust editing and capture options, FireShot takes the crown for the most feature-rich option among webpage-to-PDF extensions.

Lets you convert any webpage into a high-quality PDF that retains the exact layout, formatting, and links of the original page. Essentially, it’s like using Acrobat’s “Save as PDF” from within Chrome. The extension also enables Acrobat’s other PDF tools in-browser: you can view PDFs, fill forms, add comments, sign documents, and even compress or export PDFs to other formats – all without leaving Chrome.

Seamless Acrobat Integration. This is the go-to if you’re deeply embedded in the Adobe ecosystem. Conversions are top-notch in fidelity, preserving CSS styles and even complex page elements. It’s also handy that you can immediately use Acrobat’s editing or signing tools on the converted PDF. The downside is the need for Adobe’s software – if you don’t already have Acrobat or a Creative Cloud subscription, the other extensions above provide completely free alternatives.