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Easy Ways to Download Complete Webpage for Offline Viewing
There are several ways to load web content for offline use, from saving web pages using the built-in option in browsers to using third-party extensions. Below, I’ve curated some very easy-to-use ways to download website pages and articles for offline viewing- some work on computers while some work on Android and iOS as well.
1. Save Webpage in Chrome, Edge, Brave, etc.
Almost all web browsers offer you a basic way to save a web page in HTML form. To save and download a complete website page in browsers like Chrome, Edge, Brave, etc., follow the steps given below: Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + S on your keyboard and hit the Save button. Doing so will save the complete webpage on your computer. You can open the HTML file in your browser anytime for offline reading.
2. Using Browser Extensions
Several extensions in the market let you download and save web pages on your computer. Below, we’ve mentioned a few such extensions that work on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and other Chromium-based browsers.
Save Page WE
Using Save Page WE, you can save a complete webpage (as displayed) as an HTML file on your PC that can be opened in any browser. Once installed, you can tap the extension icon in the toolbar to download and save the webpage you’re currently on instantly. It also has some handy automation options, including ‘Close tab after saving page,’ Load lazy content before saving,’ and more. Get Extension Here
SingleFile
SingleFile is a similar extension that saves the complete webpage, including content and images, in a single HTML file, with one click. All you need to do is wait for the page to load completely and hit the SingleFile icon in the extension toolbar to process and save the page. Besides, it offers the option to annotate and then save the page. You can also auto-save web pages, convenient for people who want to download multiple web pages. Get Extension Here
3. Save Webpage as PDF
Almost all major web browsers, including Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox, let you save the webpage as a PDF file on a computer or Android and iPhone. If you’re wondering how to do it, follow the steps given below.
On Computer
On Phones (Android, iOS)
4. Online Website Downloaders
Several websites let you download and save complete websites as PDF files on your phone or computer. We’ve mentioned some free-to-use options below.
Web2PDF Convert
Web2PDFConvert lets you convert a webpage into a PDF within seconds. All you need to do is visit the website, enter the webpage URL, and press enter. Visit Web2PDF Here
CloudConvert
CloudConvert works in a similar fashion where it lets you convert websites into PDF. You also have the choice to save the web page as images (JPG, PNG). Visit CloudConvert Here
PDFCrowd
If you need more options, you can try PDFCrowd, which lets you convert web pages into even more formats, including PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and WEBP. You can also use it to convert an existing web page saved as HTML into PDF or other formats. Visit PDFCrowd Here
5. Download Webpage in Chrome (Android)
Chrome for Android offers a handy way to download a webpage for offline reading. You can use it on your phone using the steps given below. That’s it. The article or web page has now been downloaded. You can read it later anytime from the downloads section in Chrome.
6. Save Webpage Using Read-it-Later Apps
We have several cross-platform read-it-later services like Pocket, Instapaper, PaperSpan, and more in the market. You can use these services to save a webpage and then read it later when you’re offline. For instance, you can use the Pocket app on your Android and iPhone. It also works on the web through the extension on all major browsers. On your phone, you can directly save the article on Pocket through the share option. On PC, you can tap the extension icon and tap “Save to Pocket.” Any articles you save on Pocket will stay in the list of saved articles. You can then come back later and read these articles when you’re offline. Download Links:
Pocket (Android, iOS, Extension)PaperSpan (Android, iOS, Extension)Instapaper (Android, iOS, Extension)
Wrapping Up- Download Website Page (Webpage) Offline
These were some easy ways to download a complete webpage for offline viewing. We’ve mentioned different methods to save web pages as HTML, PDF, or images on your phone or computer. Do try them and let me know which one is the best of all in the comments below.
