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How to Print to PDF — Save Any Document as PDF Free

Printing to PDF converts any document, webpage, or file into a PDF — without physical paper or ink. Every modern operating system includes this feature built-in.

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Print to PDF on Windows 10 and 11

Open any document or webpage. Press Ctrl+P to open the Print dialog. In the Printer dropdown, select Microsoft Print to PDF. Click Print. Choose a filename and save location. Click Save.

Tip: Microsoft Print to PDF is available for any printable file — Word, Excel, images, emails, webpages, and more.

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Print to PDF on Mac

Open the file or webpage. Press Cmd+P. In the Print dialog, click the PDF dropdown in the bottom-left corner. Select Save as PDF. Choose a name and location. Click Save.

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Print to PDF on iPhone (iOS)

Open the document or webpage. Tap Share (the box-with-arrow icon). Tap Print. On the Print Preview screen, pinch outward with two fingers. The preview converts to a PDF. Tap the Share icon again to save or send.

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Print to PDF on Android

Open the document in Chrome. Tap the three-dot menu. Tap Print or Share → Print. In the printer selector, choose Save as PDF. Tap the Save button.

Edit Your PDF After Printing — Free →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Print to PDF the same as converting to PDF?

Functionally yes. Print to PDF uses the operating system's print pipeline to render the document at print quality and save it as a PDF file.

Will Print to PDF preserve hyperlinks?

On Mac (Save as PDF), hyperlinks are often preserved. On Windows (Microsoft Print to PDF), links may be converted to static text.

Can I print to PDF from any app?

Yes — any application that supports printing can print to PDF. This includes browsers, Office apps, email clients, photo viewers, and design tools.

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