How to Save as PDF in 5 Simple Ways

PDF is one of the most useful document formats. Its uses and functions are numerous, and PDF editing and saving is simple and quick. This guide will help you save your document as a PDF. 

1. How to save a webpage as a PDF

Saving a webpage as a PDF depends mainly on your internet browser, although the process is very similar regardless of the browser. Start by finding the browser’s “Print” option. In some cases you can simply press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Command + P (Mac).  With the Print menu open, select PDF as the file format and choose where to download the new PDF. Here are instructions for converting a webpage to a PDF using the most popular internet browsers:

• Google Chrome: Click the three dots in the upper far-right corner. Select the “Print” option and then save the webpage as a PDF.
• Mozilla Firefox: Click the “File” button in the upper left corner. Select the “Print” option and then save the webpage as a PDF.
• Safari: Click the “File” name in the upper left corner. Select the “Print” option and then save the webpage as a PDF. 

Microsoft Edge: Click the icon with three dots in the upper right corner. Select “Print” and a pop-up window will appear. Open the menu next to “Printer” and select the “Save as PDF” option.

2. How to save a PDF as a JPEG or PNG

If you have a PDF that you want to save as a JPEG or PNG, the process is a little different. You should use our online PDF tool.  Upload your PDF in our PDF editor. Here, you can make any of the changes you want, such as editing or deleting text or drawing on the PDF. When you are finished, download the file and then choose the new format you want to convert to by selecting  JPEG, PNG or TIFF.  

3. How to save a Word document as a PDF

Our online PDF tool can convert a Microsoft Word document into a PDF. When our PDF editor tool prompts you to upload your file,  select the Microsoft Word document you want to convert. Make any changes you want to the Word document and then save and download it as a PDF. PDF is a naturally compressed format, so the process may take a few minutes..  

4. How to save a Google Doc as a PDF

Google has features integrated into its online Google Docs and Drive tools that allow users to easily convert a Google Doc into a PDF. It is incredibly easy to save files as PDFs. Simply click on the “File” button in the upper left corner, then select “Save As,” which will open a new menu with multiple format options. In this case, select PDF from the list. You will be prompted on where you want to save the file. Select your destination and click “Save.”  

5. How to save an email as a PDF

If you want to save an email as a PDF, the process depends on your email service (Microsoft Outlook and Google Gmail are two common ones). Look for the “Print” function on your email, usually found on the “Options” menu. Sometimes, the print option is listed under “Save As.”  After you find the print option,  select PDF and choose the file destination. Remember that PDFSimpli can be used to make any changes to your new PDF, including editing, adding an image or converting to another format.

Maria Correa Content Creator

María is a writer with over seven years of experience in marketing and tech. Her expertise allows her to create accessible, in-depth guides on digital document management and workflow optimization.