Save as PDF

Save as PDF

Lets you download web pages as PDF in one click.

What is Save as PDF?
Save as PDF is a Chrome extension that provides the convenience of saving web pages as PDF files with a single click, using the integrated Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF online service. This useful add-on places an icon on the browser toolbar that enables users to transform the current webpage into a PDF format. However, it does not support pages that utilize a server-based session for user identification such as online banking or shopping carts due to security reasons.
Stats
Users: 200,000+
Version: 2 (Last updated: 2022-10-04)
Creation date: 2017-11-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://pdfcrowd.com/
  • tabs
  • storage
  • downloads
Size: 30.34K
URLs: Website
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Save as PDF
Save as PDF (v2)
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Summary

This add-on lets you easily save web pages to PDF. It adds an icon to the browser toolbar that you can click to save the current page as PDF. It uses the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF online service.

You can learn how it works at https://pdfcrowd.com/save-as-pdf-addon/

Please note, that for security reasons it is not possible to create PDF from pages that use a server-based session to identify a user, e.g. your webmail inbox, online banking, shopping cart content, payment checkout, and the likes.

If you need support or have a suggestion, please visit https://pdfcrowd.com/contact/.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works better than Adobe Acrobat for some users
  • Can successfully convert content including graphics to PDF
  • Fast and sufficient for some users' needs
Cons
  • Does not save the current view or specific page as seen by the user
  • Many users report it saves blank pages or just the site's login page
  • Does not save pages that require user authentication or are paywalled
  • Can break the layout of the page in the PDF
  • Some users find it no better than the built-in print to PDF function of the browser
Most mentioned
  • Does not function as expected or advertised
  • Issues with saving the accurate layout or content of webpages
  • Comparison to standard ctrl+p functionality
  • Fails to save pages requiring login or subscription
  • Some users experience it saving blank pages or only advertisements
Recent reviews
It is no different from the mac built-in print and save as pdf. The generated pdf's header and footer are still obstructing the context and having text cut-off.
by Bat Fung Bat Fung, 2024-03-29

by Adam Adam, 2024-02-17

by Ebrahem Mahajna Ebrahem Mahajna, 2024-01-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Save as PDF may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Save as PDF has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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