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How to Save Any Webpage as a PDF on iPhone and iPad

Want to access online content offline? Here’s how to save a Safari webpage as a PDF on your iPhone or iPad.
Save Any Webpage as a PDF on iPhone and iPad

Have you ever found an article, recipe, or travel guide online that you wanted to keep for later? Whether you’re heading offline or just want a permanent copy, saving a webpage as a PDF on your iPhone or iPad is quick and easy.

Save Any Webpage as a PDF on iPhone and iPad

This guide walks you through four simple ways to save any webpage—including Safari and third-party browsers—as a PDF file for easy sharing, annotation, and offline access.

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Why Save a Webpage as a PDF?

While bookmarks and reading lists are helpful, saving a webpage as a PDF offers more flexibility. Here’s why:

  • Offline access: View entire web pages anytime, even without the internet.
  • Permanent snapshot: Web content can change or disappear. PDFs preserve it as-is.
  • Annotations: Highlight, add notes, or mark up sections easily.
  • Easy Sharing: PDFs can be shared via email, AirDrop, messaging apps, or cloud storage.

4 Ways to Save a Webpage as a PDF on Your iPhone or iPad

There are multiple ways to save a Safari webpage as a PDF on your iPhone and iPad, from Safari’s built-in export tool to the Print to PDF trick to using a custom shortcut.

1. Use Safari’s Built-in Export Feature

Safari has a native option to save webpages as PDFs:

  1. Open Safari and visit the page you want to save.
  2. Tap the Share button at the bottom center.
  3. Tap the Options button under the webpage name.

    Use Safari built in feature to save web page as pdf
  4. Select PDF under Send As instead of Automatic, and tap Done.
  5. Tap Save to File.
  6. Choose the save location and tap Save.

    Select pdf and save to file then tap save

2. Use the Print to PDF Trick (for Chrome and Others)

Most third-party browsers like Chrome don’t offer native PDF saving, but you can still use this method:

  1. Open the webpage and tap the Share button.
  2. Choose Print from the Share Sheet.
  3. On the print preview, use a two-finger outward swipe to expand the preview.

    Use print option to save a PDF
  4. Tap the Share button again and select Save to Files.
  5. Choose a location and tap Save.

    Choose save location then tap to save

3. Capture a Full-Page Screenshot and Save as PDF

Perfect for articles or long pages:

  1. In Safari, take a screenshot (Side button + Volume Up).
  2. Tap the preview thumbnail.
  3. Switch to the Full Page tab. A scrolling screenshot preview will appear on the right.
  4. Use the Crop tool to select a specific area of the full-page screenshot if you don’t want to save the entire webpage.

    Use scrolling screenshot of desired webpage to PDF
  5. If you want to save the entire screenshot, tap Done.
  6. Tap Save PDF to Files and select your location.

    Click save to PDF option in drop down menu

Related: How to take a screenshot on an iPhone and iPad

4. Use a Shortcut to Save a Webpage as PDF

You can automate the process with a custom iOS Shortcut:

  1. Download the Save Webpage as PDF shortcut from the Shortcuts Gallery.
  2. Open the Shortcuts app and locate the Save Webpage PDF shortcut.
  3. Tap the three dots over the shortcut tile.
  4. Tap the i button at the bottom center.
  5. Next, toggle on Show in Share Sheet.

    Use custom shortcut to save webpage as PDF

Once you’ve done this, you can save a webpage as PDF in a single tap. Here’s how:

  1. On the Safari webpage, tap the Share button at the bottom center.
  2. Next, locate and tap on Save Webpage PDF.
  3. Give the necessary permission.

    Give necessary permission to save web page as pdf
  4. Choose the save location and tap Open to save.

    Choose save location and tap open to save

Where to Find Saved PDFs on iPhone and iPad

All the methods we discussed above offer you the option to save the PDF document in the Files app. Here’s how to find your PDFs:

  1. Open the Files app and head to the Browse tab.
  2. Use the search bar to find your PDF by name.

    Find your save PDF

You can then open, share, or annotate your saved PDFs as needed.

Related: How to find your downloads on an iPhone or iPad

Bonus: Use Third-Party PDF Apps for More Control

Need more features? Apps like PDF Expert, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Documents by Readdle offer:

  • PDF editing and form filling
  • Page rearrangement and merging
  • Cloud storage and sync

These are perfect for power users or professionals handling lots of documents.

From Web to PDF: Keep Your Content Handy

Saving webpages as PDFs gives you more control over the content you consume. Whether for offline reading, sharing, or permanent archiving, it’s a small trick with big benefits.

Still got questions? Drop them in the comments—we’re happy to help!

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