How do I save an entire Facebook page as a PDF?

Facebook is the number one site where you probably spend most of your time online. Undoubtedly, the comments, messages, photos, and videos you post up end up accumulating into one big online scrapbook of your best and most memorable moments in life.  It isn’t any wonder then that you would want to preserve that content offline and onto your computer?

While the videos and photos you have posted up might already be on your computer, there are some related bits, like the notes, comments, Wall posts or Facebook messages, which aren’t.

In fact, one of our PDF Creator Facebook app users was wondering if there was a way in which she could download and get all of her Facebook messages into PDF format.

If you want to download your Facebook data into a PDF file, here’s a detailed and slightly altered step-by-step version of the solution we put together and which you can try out for yourself.

1. Log into your Facebook Account

2. Go to Account Settings

3. Under General settings, click on the “Download a copy” of your Facebook data link below your personal information settings.

You’ll then get an overview of what information will be archived and which won’t. 

4.  Click on the Start My Archive button and confirm your download. This process may take a while depending on how much data you have. Facebook will send you a link to download your archive file via email.

As Facebook notes, all the data contained on your Facebook profile will be downloaded into one single archive.  However, you will get the chance to choose which folder and data you can convert later on.

5. Check your email for the link and click on it to reconfirm your password. Download and save the zipped file to your computer.

6.  Extract all files from the zipped folder into a folder or location you can easily access.  It contains the individual files of your data– photos, videos, and web-based content.

To access your messages, go to HTML> Messages file.

Double click to open the Messages file in your browser to make sure all the content you want is there.

To convert this data into the PDF format, you can use Sonic PDF Creator 3.0 to convert  HTML to PDF.

7. Once installed or if you have the program already, open Sonic PDF Creator and click on the Create PDF From File icon on the command toolbar.

8. Click on the Browse button.  Select and upload your Messages HTML file.

9. Click the Create PDF button. This should start the conversion process.

Once your Facebook data conversion is done, you can then add whatever PDF features you want to the file. Add a password, headers, footers, watermarks or bookmarks. When you’ve added all you want, simply save your PDF file in a location of your choice.

This process can work for any of the HTML data files you have in your archive. It’s an easy way to keep or reuse your Facebook content in a secure manner while customizing the file to your needs. Give it a try.

If you have another way of saving and preserving your Facebook data, let us know in the comments below!

If you’ve ever tried to print an entire Facebook profile, you know that it’s not exactly a piece of cake. Hitting “print” gives you a jumbled mess, “full page PDF” plugins crash, and neither of them can expand all the comments and replies on a profile—you have to do that manually!

That is, unless you use Page Vault Browser™. Page Vault Browser makes it quick and easy to capture, save and then print an entire Facebook profile for legal use.

Page Vault Browser has built-in functionality, called Expander, specifically for capturing Facebook profiles of any length. Expander automatically scrolls the Facebook timeline and expands all comments and replies on posts, then captures it into an easy-to-use PDF format.

All captures and printed profiles look exactly like they do online and come with metadata to help support the capture’s authenticity. Key metadata includes IP addresses, time and date stamps, and URL addresses.

Everyone eventually comes across a webpage they need to save for offline research or sharing with others. You could just copy and paste the link, but sometimes it’s nice to have the page as an image you can view offline, mark up, or print. The most flexible solution is to create a PDF file you can view or send anywhere.

Contents

• Desktop browsers
• Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Alternative way to save in Safari
• Firefox
• Firefox for Mac
• Extensions and web tools
• Mobile browsers
• Safari for iOS/iPadOS
• Option 2 Safari for iOS/iPadOS
• Chrome for Android
• Chrome for iOS
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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

5 minutes

What You Need

• Internet-enabled device

• Browsers and mobile browsers, such as Firefox, Safari, and Chrome

With our step-by-step instructions, we'll cover the most popular browsers and see how they save webpages as PDFs. If you need more conversion options, we can also help you convert webpages to JPG, .docx, or Excel.

Note: These instructions are accurate for the latest version of the respective browsers at the time of publication. Older versions may have slightly different methods but should be broadly similar.

Desktop browsers

For most browsers, the Print function is the fastest and most effective way to save a webpage to PDF. We know choosing Save Page As… would be the logical choice, but that option is for saving pages in a web format, not as a contained file like a PDF. The Print option is the tool you need.

Chrome

To save a webpage to PDF using Chrome, follow these steps:

Step 1: Click the Three-Dot icon in the top-right corner and choose Print… from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, press Ctrl + P (Command+P if on Mac).

Step 2: In the resulting pop-up window, click the Down Arrow to the right of Destination and select Save As PDF in the drop-down menu. You’ll see a preview generated in the left pane, as shown below.

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Step 3: Click More Settings to view options for changing the paper size, scaling, and so on if needed.

Step 4: Once you make the necessary changes, click the Save button and select a destination on your PC.

Step 5: Click a second Save button to complete.

Microsoft Edge

This method applies to the newer browser based on Chromium. While an earlier version of Edge exists, it is no longer supported. The screenshot below is of Chromium Edge.

Step 1: Click the Three-Dot icon in the top-right corner and choose Print from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, press Ctrl + P.

Step 2: In the following pop-up window, click the Down Arrow displayed under Printer and select the Save As PDF option listed on the drop-down menu, as shown above.

Step 3: Under Layout and Pages, you can choose the orientation and page range you want to save the webpage in. You can also click on More Settings to view and adjust other options like paper size and scaling.

Step 4: Once you make the necessary changes, click the Save button and select a destination on your PC.

Step 5: Click a second Save button to complete.

Safari

There are actually two ways to save a webpage as a PDF file in Safari:

Step 1: With Safari active, click File on the menu bar and choose the Export As PDF… option on the drop-down menu.

Step 2: On the following pop-up window, enter a file name, select a destination, and click the Save button. That’s it!

Alternative way to save in Safari

If you want a little more control over the PDF’s information, Safari provides a longer method:

Step 1: With Safari active, click File on the menu bar and choose the Print… option on the drop-down menu. Alternatively, press Command + P to open the printer window.

Step 2: On the following pop-up, click the Down Arrow located in the bottom-left corner, as shown above. Select Save As PDF on the resulting drop-down menu.

Step 3: Another pop-up appears. Here, you can enter a file name, title, subject, author, and keyboards, and you can also set security options.

Step 4: When you’re done, select a destination and click the Save button.

Step 5: If you want to edit the PDF further, we suggest taking a look at some of the best free PDF editors.

Firefox

Out of the four popular desktop browsers, Firefox is the only one that doesn’t include a built-in PDF printer. Instead, it relies on the Microsoft Print to PDF function in Windows 10.

Step 1: Click the Three Horizontal Lines icon located in the top-right corner and select Print… in the drop-down menu.

Step 2: In the following window, click the Print button in the top-left corner. As a quicker alternative, you can simply type Ctrl + P to open the print menu.

Step 3: Select Microsoft Print to PDF from the printer options and click the Print button when ready.

Step 4: Choose a name and save location and then click the Save button.

Firefox for Mac

The process is similar on Firefox for Mac but forgoes the Microsoft Print to PDF. To print a PDF using Firefox on Mac:

Step 1: With Firefox open, select the icon with three horizontal lines, then scroll down to Print. Alternatively, hit Command+P.

Step 2: In the Print dialogue box, go down to the bottom-left corner and select PDF from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Select Print, and then from the Save dialogue box, give your PDF a name and choose a save location.

Step 4: Alternatively, extensions can give Firefox the ability to save to a PDF. PDF Mage is a popular, well-liked option.

Extensions and web tools

Do you want more options for creating specific kinds of PDFs? Do you need to customize PDFs before they’re created? There are many online extensions and web-based tools that specialize in converting HTML to PDFs, with plenty of options for how the PDF looks and where it goes. These options are particularly useful for developers and businesses that need to convert multiple pages at once.

Paperplane

Paperplane is a developer-friendly conversion tool with a variety of options. For quick users, you can just drop in a link and choose a page size and orientation to quickly create a PDF. Businesses may want to pay for a package that includes more options for in-depth PDF management (free trials available). Developers can also set up an API key with a Paperplane code to include the tool wherever they need it!

PDFShift

PDFShift is a quick online tool designed for speed. For long-term use, all you need is a free account, but the real value is in the full set of tools that allow for mass conversions of HTML at high speeds for serious projects.

NovaPDF

NovaPDF provides business-friendly licenses for its PDF creator and manager. You can simply print to NovaPDF to automatically generate a PDF and customize the “printing” job with NovaPDF’s options for overlays, watermarks, digital signatures, and more. It’s a good tool for more detailed work.

Adobe Acrobat

If you pay for a subscription to Adobe services (or you’re willing to start a free trial), there is an additional option. Adobe allows you to install a PDF toolbar in your browser. This creates a simple Convert to PDF button that allows for superfast conversions on the fly. The toolbar works on Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox and could be more convenient if you regularly use Adobe tools.

Mobile browsers

Here's how to convert a webpage to a PDF using mobile browsers:

Safari for iOS/iPadOS

There are two ways to create a PDF using Safari on the iPhone and iPad. The first method uses the screenshot tool:

Step 1: Open a webpage in Safari and grab a screenshot. This method depends on your device.

Step 2: On the following screen, tap the Full Page tab and perform any markups you want to include. Tap Done when you’re finished.

Step 3: Tap Save PDF to Files on the resulting pop-up.

Step 4: Select a destination on your device and tap Save to complete.

Option 2 Safari for iOS/iPadOS

The second method uses the Share tool:

Step 1: Open the webpage in Safari and tap the Share button.

Step 2: On the drop-down (iPad) or pop-up (iPhone) Share Sheet, select Options listed under the webpage title, as shown above.

Step 3: Select PDF on the following list and then tap Back (iPad) or Done (iPhone)

Step 4: On the Share Sheet, tap Save to Files.

Step 5: Select a destination and then tap Save.

Chrome for Android

Follow these steps to save a webpage to PDF using Chrome for Android and iOS:

Step 1: Open your desired webpage in the Chrome app, tap the three-dot icon located in the top-right corner, and tap Share in the drop-down menu.

Step 2: A gray pop-up menu appears on the bottom of the screen. From this menu, select Print.

Step 3: Tap the down arrow at the top-right corner of the screen and choose the Save As PDF option on the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Tap the down arrow underneath Paper Size and choose your document options (size, color, pages) if necessary.

Step 5: Once you’re ready to save your PDF, tap on the blue circle PDF icon on the right side of the screen.

Step 6: Give your file a name by scrolling to the bottom of the following screen and then clicking Save. You also have the opportunity to save your location simply by pressing the three horizontal lines (you’ll see these on the top left of your screen). You can select from a variety of options, including the Downloads folder, somewhere else in your device’s storage, or in your Google Drive.

Chrome for iOS

You’re also able to save PDFs directly from Chrome if you’re using an iOS device; however, the instructions are slightly different.

Step 1: Tap on the Share icon (you can find this in the top-right corner of your screen) and scroll down a bit until you see the Print option. Select it.

Step 2: From the Print menu, use both of your fingers to make a pinching motion that will allow you to zoom in and get a closer view. Doing this will cause the page to automatically transform into a full-screen PDF that you can examine.

Step 3: On the top-right of the screen, select the Share icon again, then pick Save to Files. You can then enter the name you want to call your file, and that’s it – now you have a PDF of your webpage. Keep in mind that you can also implement this process on Firefox for iOS.

It’s a good idea to download the Convert Web to PDF app, which lets you quickly convert to PDF and contains an impressive assortment of editing tools. This app gives you the option of converting only the text or background. You can also define a table of contents or quality levels if you prefer.

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