How to Print to PDF in Google Chrome

Basic Print to PDF Steps

1. Open the Webpage
   • Navigate to the specific web page you want to save as a PDF

   • Scroll to ensure all desired content is visible

     Access Print Options

   • Press Ctrl + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + P (Mac)
   • Or click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of Chrome

   • Select "Print" from the dropdown menu

     Select PDF as Destination

   • In the Destination dropdown, choose "Save as PDF"
   • This option is built directly into the Chrome browser

Scaling Options for Web Pages

Understanding Scaling in Chrome

Scaling helps you control how the web page fits onto the PDF:

• Fit to Page: Automatically adjusts the webpage to fit on one page
• Actual Size: Prints at 100% scale, which may spread content across multiple pages
• Custom Scale: Manually set a specific scaling percentage

How to Adjust Scaling:

1. In the Print dialog, locate the "Scale" dropdown
2. Choose your preferred scaling option
3. Use the live preview to see how the scaling affects the page layout

Orientation Options

Chrome offers two main orientation choices:

• Portrait: Vertical layout (default)
• Landscape: Horizontal layout (best choice for the Canvas)

Changing Orientation:

1. Find the Orientation section in the Print dialog
2. Click to switch between Portrait and Landscape
3. Observe the live preview to confirm the change

Pro Tips for Web Page PDFs

• Landscape works well for wide web pages or content with multiple columns
• Adjust scaling to prevent important content from being cut off
• Always preview before saving to ensure the PDF looks as expected

Saving Your Web Page as a PDF

1. Configure your scaling and orientation
2. Click "Save" or "Print"
3. Choose a destination folder
4. Name your PDF file
5. Confirm the save location

Quick Keyboard Shortcut

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl + P
• Mac: Cmd + P

Troubleshooting

• If webpage content seems incomplete:
  1. Try reducing the scale percentage
  2. Switch to landscape orientation
  3. Use "Fit to Page" option
• Ensure you're viewing the entire page before printing