There are a few common types of web pages, and each needs its own approach.
Pages can differ in the following ways:
- by access:
- public access;
- restricted access.
- by content form:
- an online web page;
- a local HTML file;
- HTML code in an editor.
Let's look at these types of content and how to save them.
Comparison of conversion methods by page type
| Page type | CTRL+P | Online service | Browser extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public access | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Restricted access | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| HTML file or code | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Chat in ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Saving a page with public access
This is the easiest case.
These pages are available online and can be saved in any way:
- using the built-in browser function CTRL+P;
- using an online service;
- using a browser extension.
Saving a page with restricted access
This is a bit harder, and your choice is limited to the following tools:
- CTRL+P;
- a browser extension.
An online service will not work here because it runs its own browser “under the hood,” which knows nothing about your login. So it cannot access a locked page.
Saving an HTML file or code
If you need to save a local HTML file or HTML code from your editor, you can use the Web to PDF online service. It works on both phones and PCs.
Saving a chat from ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek to PDF
A simple way to export your chats with AI chatbots to PDF using a browser extension.