There are many reasons you might need to save a webpage. You might be researching a topic and need offline access to an article, or you might need to save a digital receipt for an online purchase. Bookmarking the page is risky because the website could change or delete the content later.
The most reliable way to save a webpage exactly as it appears is to export it as a PDF document. macOS has a built-in feature that allows you to do this from almost any web browser, without needing third-party extensions.
In this guide, you will learn how to save a webpage as a PDF on your Mac.
How to Save a Webpage using the Print Menu
Whether you are using Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, you can use the Mac’s universal Print dialog to generate a PDF.
- Open your web browser and navigate to the webpage you want to save.
- Click on File in the top menu bar and select Print… (or press
Command + Pon your keyboard). - The Print dialog box will appear. Look at the very bottom of this window.
- You will see a small drop-down menu labeled PDF. Click on it.
- Select Save as PDF… from the list of options.
- A save dialog will appear. Type a name for your file, choose where you want to save it (like your Desktop or Documents folder), and click Save.
The webpage is now permanently saved as a PDF document, complete with all text, images, and formatting.
How to Export as PDF in Safari
If you use Safari, Apple provides an even faster shortcut specifically designed for this task, bypassing the Print menu entirely.
- Open the webpage in Safari.
- Click on File in the top menu bar.
- Select Export as PDF… from the menu.
- Choose your file name and save location, then click Save.
Pro Tip: If you only want to save the text of an article without the ads, sidebars, and confusing website navigation, turn on Reader View in Safari first by clicking the icon on the left side of the address bar. Then, export it as a PDF. The resulting document will look incredibly clean and professional.