Save as PDF
Lets you download web pages as PDF in one click.
What is Save as PDF?
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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
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
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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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