Free online HTML converter
Convert HTML to PDF Online Free
Create a PDF from HTML code directly in your browser. Paste or upload self-contained HTML, choose render width, full-page capture, and page size, then download a screenshot-style PDF for review, printing, or sharing.
Select files
Drop files here or choose from your device.
File privacy and limits
This tool is designed to process files in your browser where possible. That means your selected files are handled on your device instead of being uploaded to a We Love Free PDF server.
Very large PDFs can still be slow because your browser has to do the work. For a smoother experience, use smaller files when possible and always check the downloaded result before sharing it.
How to use HTML to PDF
- Paste HTML code or select an HTML file.
- Choose the render width and PDF page size.
- Click Convert to PDF and download the PDF.
Why use this tool?
Helpful guides for HTML to PDF
Common tasks for HTML to PDF
Convert saved HTML files to PDF
Use this page when you have a local .html file for an invoice, receipt, report, certificate, landing page, or client mockup and want a PDF copy. The converter renders the HTML first, then places the visual result into PDF pages. If the input is definitely a saved file, the dedicated HTML File to PDF page follows the same workflow with clearer wording.
Preserve the visual design where possible
HTML and PDF do not behave exactly the same, but screenshot-style capture is useful when the layout matters more than selectable text. Keep CSS inside the HTML, use stable image sources, and choose a render width that matches the design you want to preserve. For practical troubleshooting, read how to convert HTML to PDF without losing design.
Choose PDF when the output must be shared as a document
Use HTML to JPG or HTML to PNG for image previews. Use HTML to PDF when the result should be emailed, printed, archived, or uploaded as a document with page breaks. For webpage-style records, compare Website Screenshot to PDF.
Helpful details about HTML to PDF
Why convert HTML to PDF
PDF is useful when the result needs to be printed, emailed, archived, or reviewed as a document. A rendered HTML PDF keeps the visual design of your page preview, which makes it helpful for invoices, landing page mockups, certificates, reports, menus, and simple web layouts. It is especially useful when the recipient should not need to open source code or a browser preview.
Full-page HTML capture
The PDF tool captures the rendered page and splits tall content across PDF pages. That means long HTML files can become multi-page PDFs instead of a single very tall image. Check the downloaded PDF before sending it, especially if your HTML has fixed headers, animations, lazy-loaded images, or complex scripts. If sections are cut off, the guide on full-page HTML screenshots getting cut off explains common causes.
Use the browser print method when exactness matters
The built-in download method is convenient, but some complex HTML designs may look closer through the browser print workflow. If a design has custom fonts, fixed cover sections, or print-specific CSS, choose the browser print method and save as PDF from the print dialog. Always compare the PDF to the original HTML before sending business, school, or client files.
Other HTML export options
If you need an image instead of a document, use HTML to JPG for photo-heavy designs or HTML to PNG for sharper text and UI previews. If your saved file is part of a webpage screenshot workflow, Website Screenshot to PDF may be the clearer page to use.
More practical tips for HTML to PDF
Best use cases for HTML to PDF
HTML to PDF is useful for invoices, receipts, certificates, reports, landing page drafts, email templates, menus, and saved webpage records. PDF is easier to print, archive, and share than raw HTML. For visual page previews, the tool creates a screenshot-style PDF from the rendered page. For sharper image output instead of a document, try HTML to PNG.
How to protect layout quality
HTML and PDF are different formats, so layout can change when fonts, images, or page width are unstable. Use a self-contained HTML file, choose a realistic render width, and test the first output before sharing. For detailed troubleshooting, read how to convert HTML to PDF without losing design. If the PDF becomes large, reduce it with Compress PDF.
When browser print may help
Some complex pages keep typography and print rules better through the browser print workflow. If a one-click download is not close enough to the original design, use the browser print option and choose Save as PDF. This is especially useful for templates with precise fonts, page breaks, or official-looking layouts. Always open the final PDF before sending it to a client or uploading it.
HTML to PDF FAQ
Can this convert complex websites?
It works best for simple self-contained HTML. Full websites can depend on scripts, logins, remote fonts, cookies, or blocked external assets. For saved webpage previews, see Website Screenshot to PDF.
Can I include CSS?
Yes. Add CSS inside the HTML using a style tag or inline styles. CSS animations are captured as a static rendered result, so make important content visible before exporting. If your file has print CSS, test the browser print method too.
Why does my PDF look different from the HTML?
HTML is fluid and PDF is fixed-page, so exact matching is difficult for complex designs. Use a stable render width, self-contained assets, and the browser print method for designs where cover pages, fonts, and spacing matter most.
Is this free?
Yes. The HTML to PDF tool is free and runs in your browser. You can also use HTML File to PDF for saved files and HTML to JPG for image previews.
What if I only need an image?
Use HTML to PNG for a sharp image or HTML to JPG for a smaller photo-style image.