Best Browser Extensions to Screenshot an Entire Webpage as PDF
Compare full-page screenshot extensions with built-in browser tools and print-to-PDF. Choose the right way to save an entire webpage.
For a screenshot-style PDF of an entire webpage, GoFullPage is the extension option in this guide whose product listings describe full-page capture and PDF export. If you want to avoid an extension, Firefox can capture a full page as an image, while Firefox and Chrome can save a print preview as PDF. Choose based on the result you need: a screenshot PDF preserves the rendered page as an image; print-to-PDF follows the page’s print layout and may look different from the screen.
1. Choose the kind of PDF you need
Before installing anything, decide whether you need a visual record or a readable document:
- Screenshot-style PDF: captures the rendered page appearance, including its visual layout. Choose this when fidelity to what you saw on screen matters.
- Print-to-PDF: lays out page content for paper or a document. Websites can use different print styling, so the output may not match the screen version.
- Image capture: saves a full-page screenshot as an image. Firefox’s built-in screenshot feature documents image saving and copying, rather than direct PDF export.
These formats are not interchangeable. If the page contains interactions, sticky headers, lazy-loaded images, or a very long feed, inspect the result before relying on it as a complete record.
2. Best extension option: GoFullPage
The GoFullPage Firefox Add-ons listing describes full-page capture and export to PNG, JPEG, or PDF paper sizes. It also lists a premium editor with cropping, annotation, and emoji tools. Its Chrome Web Store changelog records PDF export and a September 24, 2026 release entry for version 8.9. These are vendor-listed capabilities, not results from comparative testing. Check the store listing for your browser before installing because availability and features can change.
GoFullPage captures by scrolling through visible portions of a page and assembling the result. Its listing warns that very large pages can exceed the browser’s ability to store one image; in rare cases, the capture may be split into images in separate tabs. That makes it sensible to review page boundaries and output before treating the PDF as complete.
Typical workflow
- Open the browser’s official extension store and check the current GoFullPage listing for your browser.
- Install the extension and navigate to the webpage you want to save.
- Start a full-page capture from the extension controls.
- Choose PDF export and the available paper-size or layout options.
- Open the resulting PDF and check for missing sections, split output, clipped content, or unexpected page breaks.
Store listings describe the features above, but the research for this guide did not include hands-on comparisons of capture speed, fidelity, or reliability.
3. Capture a full page in Firefox without an extension
Firefox includes a built-in screenshot tool for full-page captures. Mozilla documents saving or copying the result as an image, so use this route when an image is suitable or when you can convert the image separately. It is not documented as a direct PDF export workflow.
- Open the page in Firefox.
- Choose Take Screenshot from the context menu, or press Ctrl+Shift+S on Windows/Linux or Command+Shift+S on Mac.
- Select Save full page.
- Save or copy the image, then use a trusted image-to-PDF workflow if you specifically need a PDF file.
For a PDF without converting an image, use Firefox’s print workflow below. Mozilla’s steps and available print settings are documented in its Firefox screenshot help.
4. Save a webpage as PDF using browser print
Use print preview when you want a document that follows the page’s print presentation, rather than a screenshot of its screen appearance.
Firefox
- Open the page and choose Print.
- Choose Save to PDF as the destination.
- Adjust orientation, paper size, scale, and margins. Firefox also provides original or simplified format options.
- Save the PDF, then inspect it for omitted sections and changed styling.
See Mozilla’s Firefox printing instructions. Mozilla cautions that pages can appear differently on paper than on screen.
Chrome
- Open the page and press Ctrl+P on Windows/Linux or Command+P on Mac.
- In the print dialog, select Save as PDF.
- Review the preview, adjust available print settings, and save.
See Google Chrome Help: Print from Chrome.
5. Compare the options
| Method | Best for | Output and trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
| GoFullPage extension | A screenshot-style full-page capture exported as PDF | Its listings describe PNG, JPEG, and PDF export, with configurable PDF paper sizes. Very large captures may be split. Store availability and features can change. |
| Firefox Screenshot | Occasional full-page capture without another add-on | Mozilla documents saving or copying image files, not direct PDF export. |
| Firefox or Chrome print preview | A readable document following print layout | Native save-to-PDF workflow; layout can differ from the screen page. |
For screenshots, browser support, PDF page sizing and splitting, editing needs, and behavior on unusually long or interactive pages are useful comparison points. For print output, check whether the site’s print styling preserves the content you need.
6. Troubleshooting a full-page PDF
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| The PDF looks different from the screen | Print-to-PDF applies the website’s print presentation. | Use a screenshot-style capture if you need the rendered appearance. If using print preview, inspect its preview and try the available original or simplified settings in Firefox. |
| The page is incomplete | Some content may appear only after scrolling or interaction, or the capture may have reached a browser size limit. | Scroll through the page first so lazy content can load, then capture again. For very large pages, inspect whether the extension split the output into multiple images or tabs. |
| Parts of the page are clipped or awkwardly divided | Long content, fixed elements, or page-size choices can produce difficult boundaries. | Review the exported pages, try another available PDF paper size or layout, and use cropping or editing only if the extension offers it in your installed version. |
| No PDF option appears in Firefox Screenshot | The built-in tool saves or copies screenshots as images. | Use Firefox Print and Save to PDF, or use a screenshot extension that currently lists PDF export. |
| The extension is missing from the store or a feature differs | Browser support and store listings can change. | Check the current official store listing for your browser. The Firefox listing and Chrome Web Store listing are linked below. |
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8. Frequently asked questions
Can I screenshot an entire website, rather than one webpage?
These methods capture a webpage at a time. To save a whole multi-page site, you would need to capture each page you need separately.
Does a screenshot PDF preserve selectable text?
A screenshot-style PDF records the page as an image, so its contents may not behave like selectable text in a print-generated PDF. Check the resulting file if text search or copy is essential.
Which method should I use for archiving?
Use screenshot-style capture when visual appearance is the record you need; use print-to-PDF when the page’s print layout is more useful. In either case, open the saved file and confirm the relevant content is present.
