How to Save Web Pages in the PDF format on Safari
by John Martin EngineerOn Mac,
we primarily use the Safari web browser to surf the internet, and it is no
doubt one of the best web browsers. It is stuffed with several beneficial
features that enable you to do more than just browsing the internet. However,
if you wish to read a web page offline, you will need to convert it into a PDF
file. Converting web pages to PDF on Safari could be a little tricky as
compared to Chrome, which has a simple method.
Gladly,
if you follow the steps mentioned in this article, you will be able to effortlessly
create a PDF out of a webpage. Once you learn it, you would be able to save
webpages into PDF files rather easily.
Why Save WebPages into PDF on Safari Mac?
While
you surf the internet on the Safari browser, you might find some important details
that you would like to store in your device in the PDF format. Sometimes, when
you surf the internet, you may come across essential information such as an
online transaction slip, essential receipts, business details, and more. These
important pieces of information should be kept safe in your device if you wish
to use them in the future.
PDF is
the most widely used file format that enables you to store text and
graphical-based documents safe in your device. You can open a PDF file even
when not connected to the internet. You can take your blog posts, social media
posts, and other items offline by exporting web pages into PDF format.
How to Export a Web Page in PDF format on Safari Browser?
To save
essential web pages in PDF format on a Mac, follow the instructions given down
here:
1. First
and foremost, open the Safari web browser on your Mac.
2. Open
the webpage that you wish to take offline as PDF.
3. Once
the webpage loads completely, click on the File tab from the upper menu.
4. Then
click on “Export as PDF” to continue to create a PDF from the current webpage.
5. You
should now see a popup for creating PDF out of the webpage you are currently
on.
6. Provide
a name for the PDF file or leave the default name as it is.
7. Select
the file path for saving the file.
8. Finally,
hit the Save button to take the webpage offline into a PDF file.
9. Voila!
Your webpage has been successfully saved to the location you picked.
How to Open the PDF Version of Saved Webpage
Once
the web page is saved, you can open it anytime as per your wish. If you are
facing issues while finding the saved file, then follow the instructions
mentioned down here:
1. First
and foremost, recall the folder or the location in which you saved the PDF
file.
2. Then
navigate to the file path or location you saved the webpage.
3. Find
the PDF file by carefully looking at the file names.
4. If you
are unable to find it, you might have forgotten the location in that you saved
the file. In such cases, open the Spotlight search.
5. The
Spotlight search feature is situated on the top-right corner of your
screen.
6. Put in
the name of the file that you are looking for.
7. Choose
your PDF file from the result.
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