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HTML to PDF Converter

Convert HTML files, raw code, or formatted text into professional PDF documents instantly. Fully customizable and secure.

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HTML to PDF Converter: The Ultimate Guide

In the world of web development and document management, converting HTML to PDF is a critical task. Whether you are archiving a webpage, saving an online receipt, or generating a report from code, maintaining the visual fidelity of the original content is paramount.

Our HTML to PDF Converter is a powerful, free tool designed to handle this exact need. It takes raw HTML code, live webpages, or rich text and renders it into a high-quality, printable PDF document directly in your browser.

Why Convert HTML to PDF?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the language of the web, designed for screens. PDF (Portable Document Format) is the language of print and static sharing. Converting between them offers several benefits:

  • Offline Access: Webpages change or disappear. Saving an HTML page as a PDF creates a permanent, offline snapshot of the content.
  • Professional Reporting: Developers often generate invoices, tickets, or reports using HTML/CSS because it's easy to style. Converting this to PDF makes it professional and non-editable for clients.
  • Standardization: A PDF looks the same on every device. HTML can shift depending on the browser or screen size.

How Does Our Tool Work?

This tool utilizes the advanced html2pdf.js library, which combines html2canvas (to capture the visual layout) and jsPDF (to generate the document).

  1. Input: You provide the content via file upload, pasting code, or using our visual editor.
  2. Rendering: The tool renders this HTML inside a virtual container that mimics an A4 paper sheet.
  3. Capture: It captures the rendered content as a high-quality vector/raster hybrid.
  4. Smart Pagination: Our advanced logic ensures text paragraphs and images are not sliced in half across pages (Page breaks are handled gracefully).
  5. Generation: The captured data is placed into a PDF file with your specified margins and page size.

Features Overview

3 Input Modes

Upload a .html file, paste raw code, or type directly into our rich text editor. Total flexibility.

Smart Page Breaks

We use "avoid-all" logic to prevent text lines from being cut off at the bottom of a page.

Step-by-Step Guide

Converting your content is easy:

  1. Choose Source: Click the tabs to switch between "Upload File," "Paste Code," or "Live Editor."
  2. Input Content: Upload your file or type your text. Click "Update Preview" to see it on the virtual paper.
  3. Settings: Adjust page size (A4/Letter) and margins if the content is getting cut off.
  4. Download: Click "Download PDF" to save your document instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does it support CSS styles?

Yes! Inline CSS and style tags within the HTML are rendered. However, external stylesheets (linked via URL) might be blocked by browser security (CORS) unless they are on the same server.

Why is text cut between pages?

HTML is continuous, while PDFs are paginated. We have enabled smart page break settings to minimize this, but extremely long tables or divs might still need manual adjustment.

Is my data private?

100%. All conversion happens inside your browser. No HTML code or files are ever sent to our servers.

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