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How to Save a Web Page as a PDF in Safari on the Mac

Take that web page to go as a PDF

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 21, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Safari Chrome Firefox Microsoft

What to Know

In Safari, open a web page and go to File > Export as PDF. Follow the on-screen prompts to name the file and select a storage location.Alternatively, press Command+P in Safari. Select the PDF drop-down menu, choose Save as PDF, and then select Save.Press Shift+Command+R in Safari to open the Reader. Saving a PDF in Reader downloads a cleaner-looking PDF. It's easy to export a web page to a PDF file with the Apple Safari web browser on the Mac. When you save a web page to PDF, you can share it so that the information looks identical to how it appears on the website. All PDF files look the same on a computer, tablet, phone, or another device. PDFs are also an alternative to printing the web page.

How to Export a Web Page as a PDF in Safari

It takes a few clicks to convert a web page to a PDF file with Safari. Open the web page you want to save to PDF. Go to the File menu and choose Export as PDF. In the window that appears, enter a name for the PDF file and choose where to save it. Select Save to save the web page as a PDF.

How to Print a PDF From a Website in Safari

Another way to save a web page as a PDF file is to print the page to PDF. This feature is available in most web browsers. Navigate to the page you want to save. Go to the File menu and select Print. The keyboard shortcut is Command+P. Go to the lower-left corner of the print window and select the PDF drop-down arrow. Select Save as PDF. Enter a title for the PDF and choose where to save it. Select Save.

Make a Cleaner PDF in Safari

Use Reader mode to remove ads for a cleaner appearance when saving a page as a PDF. It makes sites easier to read and simpler to save. Reader isn't available for every website. Navigate to the site you want to save. Go to the View menu and choose Show Reader. Or, press Shift+Command+R on the keyboard. If the Show Reader option is gray, it isn't available for the current page. To activate Reading Mode in earlier versions of Safari, select the three-line icon next to the URL. A pared-down version of the page opens in Reader. Save the page as a PDF or print it as a PDF to keep a copy of the page. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Send a Web Page With the Mac's Email Program How to Convert Excel Documents to the PDF Format How to Print to PDF What Is a PDF File? (And How to Open One) How to Save Web Pages in Safari for OS X How to Save Web Pages in the Opera Desktop Browser How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF How to Save a Web Page as a PDF 10 Best PDF Splitter Tools & Methods The 9 Best Free PDF Editors (October 2022) How to Save Web Pages in Google Chrome How to Print a Web Page How to Print Web Pages in Google Chrome How to Control F on iPad How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Save Web Pages in Internet Explorer 11 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies