HTML to PDF
Paste HTML markup — get a rendered PDF download
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Output
The markup is rendered into an A4 PDF — long content flows onto extra pages automatically.
HTML to PDF — Complete Guide & Instructions
MakeCard HTML to PDF renders pasted HTML markup into a downloadable PDF document entirely in your browser — no server conversion queue, no file upload. The markup is rendered at A4 width using html2canvas at 2x scale and embedded into a jsPDF document; content taller than a page flows automatically onto extra pages. It is perfect for turning HTML snippets, reports, invoices, or styled content into shareable PDF files.
How to Use HTML to PDF
- 1 Paste your HTML markup into the "HTML" editor on the left — a sample is preloaded to try.
- 2 Click "Render & Download PDF".
- 3 The tool renders the markup to an A4-width canvas and builds the PDF — long content becomes multiple pages automatically.
- 4 The finished file downloads as page.pdf.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Converts arbitrary HTML markup — headings, lists, tables, inline styles — into a PDF.
- Automatic multi-page pagination for content taller than one A4 page.
- High-quality rendering at 2x canvas scale for sharp output.
- Standard A4 page size in portrait orientation.
- One-click download as page.pdf.
- Runs 100% in the browser via html2canvas + jsPDF — private and offline-capable.
Supported Formats & Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input | HTML markup (pasted or typed) |
| Output | page.pdf — A4 portrait, auto-paginated |
| Engine | html2canvas (2x scale) + jsPDF, client-side |
| Layout | Rendered at A4 content width (~794px) with padding |
Practical Everyday Use Cases
- Turning an HTML invoice or report template into a downloadable PDF.
- Exporting styled HTML email content as a printable document.
- Testing how an HTML layout will look when printed to A4.
- Converting documentation snippets or formatted notes to PDF.
- Producing a PDF handout from markup generated by another tool.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Keep markup self-contained — external images and fonts may not load into the canvas; inline styles and inline SVG work best.
- Set explicit widths on elements sized in % so the 794px render width produces predictable layout.
- Page breaks fall at natural image-slice boundaries — keep critical content blocks compact or add page-break styling mentally.
- Test with the preloaded sample first to see how your markup type converts.
Common Problems & Solutions
Externally hosted images are often blocked by canvas CORS rules — embed images as data-URI/base64 or inline SVG instead.
The page is captured as an image, so text is not selectable and can soften at high zoom — the 2x scale keeps it sharp for normal viewing and printing.
Privacy & Security
100% Client-Side Execution
Rendering happens fully inside your browser with html2canvas and jsPDF — your HTML and the generated PDF are never uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using HTML to PDF
Paste your markup into the editor above and click Render & Download PDF — the file is generated locally and saved as page.pdf.
Inline styles and rendered layout are captured since the markup is painted to a canvas. External stylesheets and linked fonts may not load — prefer self-contained markup.
No — the PDF embeds a rendered image of the page, so text appears visually correct but is not selectable. This is how canvas-based converters work.
Content taller than one A4 page is automatically split across multiple pages — the image is sliced at page-height boundaries.
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