How to Convert a Webpage to a PDF to share with students

Easily convert a webpage to a PDF on your iPad so it can be shared with students. 

Tapping Options in the share menu and selecting PDF as the new file format

Converting a webpage into a PDF on your iPad can be a useful way to save and share information. If you're using Safari on your iPad, you can easily convert a webpage into a PDF file. Here's a step-by-step guide to show you how to do it:

TLDR:

  1. Open the webpage in Safari
  2. Tap the Share button
  3. Tap "Options"
  4. Tap "PDF"

Video Demonstration

Detailed Steps

1. Open Safari: Open Safari and navigate to the webpage you want to convert into a PDF. 

The Wikipedia entry for the American Bison opened in Safari on an iPad

2. Tap the Share Button: Once the webpage is fully loaded, tap the "Share" button. It's located at the top of the screen and looks like a square with an arrow pointing up. 

An arrow points to the Share button on the screen. The arrow says "Tap Share Button"

3. Tap "Options": In the "Share" menu, tap "Options". The button is just below the Webpage name. 

An arrow points to the Options button on the Share menu. The Arrow says "Tap Options". The options button is outlined.

4. Tap "PDF": Tap "PDF" in the Options menu. Then tap Done. 

The Options menu is open. The PDF button is outlined.

5. Save to Files: Tap "Save to Files".  

The Share menu is open. "Save to Files" is outlined.

6. Select location: Choose a location to save the file. Tap "Save."

 

The Save menu is open to the Bison folder in iCloud Drive. The Save button is outlined.

That's it! You've successfully converted a webpage into a PDF on your iPad using Safari. This PDF can now be easily shared, archived, or printed as needed.

Looking for more:

To see how to easily translate the text in a PDF on the iPad, check out my post on How to Translate a PDF for ELL and EB Learners.


1 reply

July 21, 2024

Super step by step & video on creating a pdf from a web page - very easy & helpful! Thanks Mike!

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