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PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF

PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF

Saves any WebPage as PDF quickly with a click on the PDFmyURL button.

What is PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF?
PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF is a Firefox add-on that helps users save webpages as PDF files in a quick and easy manner. It works on most sites, including protected or local system websites, with a few exceptions like heavily JavaScript-reliant pages, existing PDFs, or extremely large pages. The extension is particularly user-friendly, requiring only a click on its button to transform any viewed webpage into a PDF file. Refreshing the page is necessary after first-time installation. For a cleaner result, it's recommended to use an AdBlocker when surfing.
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By: PDFmyURL
Users: 575 ▼ -10
Rating: 2.23 (13)
Version: 1.32 (Last updated: 2019-06-03)
Creation date: 2018-12-01
Weekly download count: 17
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • downloads
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • https://pdfmyurl.com/*
Size: 224.57K
URLs: Website
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# 4196 ▲ 1
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This extension helps you save web pages as PDF when you're browsing. It will try to create a PDF of the page as you are viewing it.

Note - it uses the PDFmyURL.com service so you need to be online to use it.

How to use:

1 Install the PDFmyURL Extension 2 Go to the page you wish to PDF 3 Click the PDFmyURL button 4 Once the PDF is created, a new tab will open with your PDF

It will work for most pages (also when you're on a protected site or on your local system), but unfortunately not for all pages. Some pages that may not work:

  • pages that heavily rely on JavaScript to run locally, such as Gmail
  • pages that display a PDF
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User reviews
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These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fast and detailed screen capture
  • Copies exact webpage better than other tools
  • Works well and unobtrusively, despite adding a small tag at the bottom
Cons
  • Requires subscription to change PDF settings
  • Adds a big tag to each created PDF
  • Creates disproportionate sizes with black page at beginning
Most mentioned
  • Requires subscription for advanced features
  • Adds tag to each page or link to their site
  • Problem with page setup (landscape only)
Recent reviews
This screen capture works wells, fast, literally with one click, and each capture is detailed and clear. It often is able to copy the exact page better than other pdf tools and extensions out there. Not sure why all the bad reviews but they are not true.
by elle, 2023-07-18
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Safety
Risk impact

PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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PDFmyURL save webpages as PDF