Archive a web article or page as a PDF
Keep a faithful, paginated PDF of an article or page exactly as it appeared, with its address and date in the file name.
You’ll need
- The page to archive
Steps
- Load the whole pageScroll to the bottom once so lazily loaded images appear, then return to the top.
- Capture the full pagePress Alt+Shift+P. The capture opens split into pages.
- Choose paper sizeIn the Pages section choose A4 or Letter if you plan to print; keep Per screen for reading on screen.
- Export the PDFChoose PDF in the export options. The file name includes the page title, date and time.
Result: A PDF that looks exactly like the page did, readable page by page, stored wherever you keep your research.
Tips
- Unlike Print to PDF, a capture keeps the site’s real layout and images.
- A screenshot PDF is an image of the page: text is not selectable. Use Print to PDF too if you need searchable text.
Who uses this workflow
Saving web pages for research
Archive articles and sources as faithful PDFs, highlight key passages and keep your notes with the page.
Web page records for legal and compliance teams
Record terms, prices and disclosures as they appeared, unedited and dated, with sensitive data redacted where needed.
Screenshots for marketing and SEO audits
Capture landing pages, competitor layouts and search results with dates, and mark up findings for reports.
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