Why Use a Client-Side HTML to PDF Converter?
In the world of web development and digital documentation, the need to save webpage as PDF is frequent. Whether you are generating invoices, archiving reports, or sharing design prototypes, accuracy and privacy are paramount. Traditional converters often require you to upload your potentially sensitive code to a remote server. This is where The PDF Mechanic's HTML code to PDF converter stands out.
100% Secure & Private Conversion
Security is our top priority. Unlike other tools that process data on the cloud, this tool works entirely within your browser (Client-Side). When you paste your code or upload a file, the data never leaves your device. This makes it the perfect solution for developers working with local HTML files or sensitive financial data (like bank statements or proprietary reports) that simply cannot be uploaded to a third-party server.
High-Fidelity Rendering with CSS Support
One of the biggest challenges when you download website as PDF offline is losing the styling. Our tool leverages the browser's native rendering engine. This means if it looks right in Chrome or Edge, it will look right in the PDF. It supports:
- Inline CSS: Perfect for styled invoices and reports.
- Flexbox & Grid: Modern layouts are preserved.
- Custom Fonts: If the font is loaded in the browser, it appears in the PDF.
Troubleshooting URL Fetching
If you are trying to convert a live URL (e.g., Google or Facebook) and nothing happens, it is likely due to CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) policies implemented by those websites to prevent external access. This is standard web security. The workaround is simple: Go to the website, view the page source (Ctrl+U), copy the code, and paste it into our "Raw Code" tab. This gives you full control to edit the content before you save HTML as PDF.