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How to Save Screenshot.rocks Captures as PDF

Screenshot.rocks documents PNG, JPG, and SVG exports, not PDF. Export your finished mockup, then use Chrome’s print workflow to save it as a PDF.

By the ScreenshotNeo team4 October 20264 min read

Short answer: Screenshot.rocks documents exports as PNG, JPG, and SVG, not PDF. To make a PDF, export your finished mockup in one of those formats, open the exported image in Chrome, choose Print, select a PDF destination when available, and save. This creates a PDF containing the exported image; the available sources do not establish whether text in a particular result will be selectable or searchable.

What Screenshot.rocks exports

Screenshot.rocks makes browser and mobile screenshot mockups. Its official site and Chrome extension listing document PNG, JPG, and SVG exports; they do not document a native PDF export. The site says images are processed in the browser and are not stored on its servers. See the Screenshot.rocks site and its Chrome extension listing.

The practical workaround is to convert the finished exported image to PDF using Chrome’s print workflow. Google’s instructions cover printing an image or file from Chrome and choosing a destination, including saving as PDF where offered: Print from Chrome.

Save a Screenshot.rocks mockup as a PDF

  1. Finish the mockup. Complete the browser or mobile frame and check that the composition is ready to share.
  2. Export an image. Choose PNG, JPG, or SVG in Screenshot.rocks. PNG is a reasonable default if you want a lossless image; the available sources list the formats but do not compare their quality.
  3. Open the exported file in Chrome. You can open the image file directly in Chrome, or open it from the browser’s file picker.
  4. Open Print. Press Ctrl+P on Windows or Linux, or Command+P on Mac. You can also use Chrome’s menu and choose Print.
  5. Choose a PDF destination. In the print dialog, select a PDF destination such as Save as PDF if it is offered. Destination names and availability can vary by platform.
  6. Save and inspect the result. Pick a filename and location. Reopen the PDF and check that the image fits the page, the orientation looks right, and the mockup is legible.

This workflow makes a PDF page from the exported image. It does not guarantee that text within the mockup becomes searchable or selectable. If that matters, check the saved file before relying on it.

Choose an export format and page layout

Choice When it may fit Check after saving
PNG A sensible default when you want a lossless image export. Confirm the mockup is legible at the size shown on the PDF page.
JPG Use when JPG is the format you need for the rest of your workflow. Inspect small details and edges in the saved PDF.
SVG Use when you want to export in the vector format Screenshot.rocks documents. Open the resulting PDF and check how the browser and print workflow rendered it.

Print-preview controls may include page size, orientation, and scaling. Choose settings that keep the whole mockup on the page. If the image is cropped, try a different orientation or a fit-to-page scaling option, then save again.

Troubleshooting

Problem Likely cause What to do
There is no PDF option in the dialog. Available print destinations vary by platform and setup. Check the destination list for a PDF option such as Save as PDF. Google’s Chrome instructions describe choosing a destination; the exact options may differ.
The mockup is cut off. The image dimensions and page orientation or scaling do not fit. Review print preview. Change orientation or select a fit-to-page scaling option if available, then inspect the saved file again.
The PDF looks too small or has large margins. The image-to-page fit leaves unused page area. Adjust scaling or page orientation in print preview. Check the full page before saving.
The PDF is hard to read. The exported image may be displayed smaller than intended on the page. Try a layout that gives the image more page area, and compare the result with the original export at the size readers will view it.
Text cannot be selected or searched. The workflow places an exported image into a PDF; the reviewed sources do not establish text recognition or searchable text. Reopen the PDF and test the text you need. Do not assume image text is selectable.
The print dialog or menu looks different. Chrome’s menus and print destinations can vary by platform. Open Chrome’s menu and choose Print, then follow the destination options shown. See Google’s Chrome printing help.

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  -d format=pdf \
  -o page.pdf

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FAQ

Does Screenshot.rocks export directly to PDF?

The official site and extension listing reviewed for this guide document PNG, JPG, and SVG exports, not native PDF export. Use the exported image with Chrome’s print-to-PDF workflow.

Will the PDF contain selectable text?

That is not specified by the reviewed sources. This workflow saves an exported image as a PDF, so check the resulting file if searchable or selectable text is a requirement.

Do I need a physical printer?

No physical printer is required when a PDF destination is available in the print dialog. The process uses software printing.

Can I use this for any image?

Chrome’s print help covers opening an image or file and printing it. The exact preview controls and destinations depend on your platform.