HTML to PDF

Upload a HTML file and download it as PDF. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a HTML file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
  • Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the HTML file on the orange block above, or press “Choose HTML”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to PDF”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the PDF file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How HTML to PDF conversion works

HTML file (HTML) stores data in the HTML format. Portable Document Format (PDF) stores fixed-layout pages with embedded fonts, vector graphics, and page geometry defined by ISO 32000. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. Text content, headings, and basic formatting are transferred; complex features such as macros or embedded objects may not translate fully. The result is a standard PDF file readable by any compatible application. 1converter handles HTML-to-PDF conversion server-side: files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on isolated cloud infrastructure, and the converted output is available for download for 24 hours before automatic deletion. No account is required for standard conversions.

Sources and specifications

When to convert

What the PDF file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Keeps CSS-based layout and page breaks for consistent printing
  • Embeds/uses fonts so rendering matches the HTML design across devices
  • Exporting an invoice page (HTML/CSS) into a shareable PDF
  • Generating printable reports from dynamic HTML templates

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The PDF file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting HTML to PDF.

Ask supportAll questions
Will the PDF look like the original HTML page in the browser?
It should match closely if the CSS and referenced assets (images, fonts) are available to the renderer. Differences can occur if fonts aren’t embedded or if external resources fail to load.
Does converting HTML to PDF preserve the same quality as the browser output?
Text in a PDF can remain crisp and scalable, while images are preserved at their source resolution. If the HTML uses large SVGs or high-res images, the PDF typically stays sharp.
How does the conversion affect file size compared to HTML?
HTML is usually lightweight, while PDF is heavier because it contains a fixed layout, fonts, and embedded images/graphics. Large images or embedded fonts will increase the PDF size.
Are interactive web features from HTML kept in the PDF?
Some elements like hyperlinks may be preserved, but most web interactivity (JavaScript behavior, dynamic DOM changes) won’t carry over. The PDF is a fixed representation of the rendered HTML.

More about this pair

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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