HTML To PDF API

Pricing

from $7.00 / 1,000 results

Try for free

Go to Apify Store

HTML To PDF API

Try for free

Developed by

Sachin Kumar Yadav

Maintained by Community

Convert HTML content and webpage URLs to high-quality PDF documents instantly. HTML to PDF converter with customizable page formats (A4, Letter), scale control, background graphics, and smart waiting for dynamic content. Perfect for reports, documentation, and automated PDF generation workflows.

0.0 (0)

Pricing

from $7.00 / 1,000 results

Last modified

2 days ago

Automation

Developer tools

Other

📄 HTML to PDF Converter - Apify Actor

Convert web pages and HTML content into high-quality PDF documents with ease! 🚀

LICENSE

Transform any webpage URL or raw HTML content into professional PDF documents with customizable formatting options. Perfect for generating reports, archiving web content, creating documentation, and automating PDF generation workflows.

✨ Features

Feature	Description
🌐 URL to PDF	Convert any webpage URL directly to PDF
📝 HTML to PDF	Transform raw HTML content into PDF documents
🎨 Custom Formatting	Control page size, scale, margins, and orientation
🖼️ Background Graphics	Include or exclude background colors and images
⏱️ Smart Waiting	Wait for specific elements or set custom timeouts
📦 Batch Processing	Process multiple conversions efficiently
🔒 Reliable	Built on Apify's robust infrastructure

Key Capabilities

✅ Multiple Page Formats: A0-A6, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, Ledger
✅ Scale Control: Adjust rendering scale from 0.1x to 2x
✅ CSS Selector Waiting: Wait for specific elements before conversion
✅ Custom Timeouts: Configure wait times for dynamic content
✅ Background Printing: Include/exclude background graphics
✅ Automatic Naming: Smart file naming with timestamps

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

Apify account (Sign up for free)
Basic understanding of JSON input format

Basic Usage

Navigate to the Actor on Apify platform
Select Conversion Type: Choose "Convert URL to PDF" or "Convert HTML to PDF"
Provide Input:
- For URL: Enter the webpage URL
- For HTML: Paste your HTML content
Configure Options (optional): Set page format, scale, wait time, etc.
Run the Actor and download your PDF!

Minimal Example

Convert URL to PDF:

{
  "conversionType": "url",
  "url": "https://www.example.com"
}

Convert HTML to PDF:

{
  "conversionType": "html",
  "htmlContent": "<html><body><h1>Hello World!</h1></body></html>"
}

📋 Input Parameters

Required Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
`conversionType`	`string`	Required. Choose `"url"` or `"html"`
`url`	`string`	Required if `conversionType` is `"url"`. Webpage URL to convert
`htmlContent`	`string`	Required if `conversionType` is `"html"`. Raw HTML code to convert

Optional Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
`pageFormat`	`string`	`"A4"`	Page size format (A0-A6, Letter, Legal, etc.)
`scale`	`number`	`1`	Rendering scale (0.1 to 2)
`printBackground`	`boolean`	`true`	Include background colors and images
`waitTime`	`integer`	`2500`	Wait timeout in milliseconds (0-30000)
`waitForSelector`	`string`	-	CSS selector to wait for before conversion
`outputFileName`	`string`	`"output.pdf"`	Name of the output PDF file

💡 Usage Examples

Example 1: Convert Website to PDF

Convert a webpage with default settings:

{
  "conversionType": "url",
  "url": "https://www.example.com",
  "outputFileName": "example-page.pdf"
}

Example 2: Convert HTML with Custom Format

Convert HTML content with custom page format and scale:

{
  "conversionType": "html",
  "htmlContent": "<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title>My Document</title></head><body><h1>Hello World!</h1></body></html>",
  "pageFormat": "Letter",
  "scale": 1.2,
  "printBackground": true,
  "outputFileName": "custom-document.pdf"
}

Example 3: Wait for Dynamic Content

Convert a page after waiting for a specific element:

{
  "conversionType": "url",
  "url": "https://www.example.com",
  "waitForSelector": ".content-loaded",
  "waitTime": 5000,
  "outputFileName": "dynamic-content.pdf"
}

Example 4: High-Quality PDF with Background

Generate a high-quality PDF with background graphics:

{
  "conversionType": "html",
  "htmlContent": "<html><body style='background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #4ecdc4); padding: 50px;'><h1>Beautiful PDF</h1></body></html>",
  "pageFormat": "A4",
  "scale": 1,
  "printBackground": true,
  "outputFileName": "beautiful-document.pdf"
}

⚙️ Configuration Options

Page Formats

The actor supports the following page formats:

Format	Dimensions	Use Case
A0	841 × 1189 mm	Large posters
A1	594 × 841 mm	Posters
A2	420 × 594 mm	Large drawings
A3	297 × 420 mm	Drawings, diagrams
A4	210 × 297 mm	Default - Documents, letters
A5	148 × 210 mm	Booklets, notes
A6	105 × 148 mm	Postcards, small notes
Letter	8.5 × 11 in	US standard documents
Legal	8.5 × 14 in	Legal documents
Tabloid	11 × 17 in	Newspapers
Ledger	17 × 11 in	Spreadsheets

Scale Options

Scale Value	Effect
0.1 - 0.9	Smaller output, less detail
1.0	Default - Normal size
1.1 - 2.0	Larger output, more detail

Wait Configuration

Option	Description	Recommended Value
`waitTime`	Time to wait before conversion (ms)	2500 (default) for static pages, 5000+ for dynamic content
`waitForSelector`	CSS selector to wait for	Use for pages with JavaScript-rendered content

📊 Output Format

The actor returns a structured output with the following information:

Output Structure

{
  "processedItems": 1,
  "successful": 1,
  "failed": 0,
  "results": [
    {
      "fileName": "output.pdf",
      "source": "https://www.example.com",
      "size": 123456,
      "status": "success"
    }
  ]
}

Output Fields

Field	Type	Description
`processedItems`	`number`	Total number of items processed
`successful`	`number`	Number of successful conversions
`failed`	`number`	Number of failed conversions
`results`	`array`	Array of conversion results
`results[].fileName`	`string`	Name of the generated PDF file
`results[].source`	`string`	Source URL or "htmlContent"
`results[].size`	`number`	PDF file size in bytes
`results[].status`	`string`	Status: "success" or "failed"
`results[].error`	`string`	Error message (if failed)

Accessing PDF Files

PDF files are stored in the Key-Value Store and can be accessed via:

Apify platform UI (Storage → Key-Value Store)
Apify API
Dataset output (metadata)

🔧 Best Practices

✅ Do's

Use Appropriate Wait Times
- Static pages: 2500ms (default)
- Dynamic/SPA pages: 5000-10000ms
- Heavy JavaScript pages: 10000-30000ms

Specify CSS Selectors for Dynamic Content

{
  "waitForSelector": ".main-content",
  "waitTime": 5000
}

Use Descriptive File Names

{
  "outputFileName": "monthly-report-2024.pdf"
}

Enable Background Graphics for Visual Content

{
  "printBackground": true
}

Choose Appropriate Page Format
- Documents: A4 or Letter
- Presentations: A3 or Tabloid
- Notes: A5 or A6

❌ Don'ts

Don't Use Very Short Wait Times
- Avoid: waitTime: 500 for dynamic pages
- May result in incomplete PDFs
Don't Forget to Specify Conversion Type
- Always set conversionType explicitly
Don't Use Invalid URLs
- Ensure URLs are accessible and valid
- Check for authentication requirements
Don't Overuse Scale
- Scale > 1.5 may increase file size significantly
- Scale < 0.5 may reduce readability

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Q: What types of content can I convert?
A: You can convert any accessible webpage URL or raw HTML content. The actor supports static HTML, dynamic JavaScript-rendered pages, and styled content.

Q: How long does conversion take?
A: Conversion time depends on page complexity and wait settings. Simple pages typically convert in 3-5 seconds, while complex pages may take 10-30 seconds.

Q: What is the maximum file size?
A: There's no hard limit, but very large PDFs may take longer to generate. Typical PDFs range from 100KB to 10MB.

Q: Can I convert password-protected pages?
A: The actor can only access publicly available content. Password-protected or authentication-required pages cannot be converted directly.

Technical Questions

Q: What happens if a conversion fails?
A: Failed conversions are included in the output with an error field describing the issue. The failed count is incremented, but the actor continues processing.

Q: How do I handle pages with infinite scrolling?
A: Use waitForSelector to wait for specific content, or set a higher waitTime to allow content to load before conversion.

Q: Can I convert multiple pages in one run?
A: Currently, the actor processes one conversion per run. For multiple pages, run the actor multiple times or use Apify's scheduling features.

Q: Does the actor support custom headers or cookies?
A: The current version uses default browser settings. Custom headers and cookies are not directly supported in the input schema.

Q: What if my page uses iframes?
A: The actor captures the main page content. Iframe content may be included depending on the page structure and security settings.

Formatting Questions

Q: Can I set custom margins?
A: Custom margins are not directly supported in the current version. The actor uses default margins optimized for readability.

Q: How do I create landscape PDFs?
A: Landscape orientation is not directly supported in the current input schema. Use CSS @page rules in your HTML for landscape formatting.

Q: Can I add headers and footers?
A: Headers and footers are not directly supported. You can include them in your HTML content using CSS or HTML elements.

Q: What's the difference between scale and page format?
A: Page format changes the physical page size (A4, Letter, etc.), while scale changes the zoom level of the content (0.1x to 2x).

📝 License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Support

Documentation: Check this README for detailed information
Issues: Report issues through Apify platform
Community: Join Apify community for discussions

Made with ❤️ for the Apify community

Convert HTML to PDF effortlessly with this powerful Apify Actor!

Find me Better

HTML to PDF, Convert HTML pages to a PDF document, HTML to PDF converter online, convert PDF, best html to pdf converter online, free html to pdf api, convert webpage to pdf, html to pdf javascript, html to pdf without watermark.

HTML to PDF Converter Pro 🔄

powerful_bachelor/html-to-pdf-converter-pro

🔄 Convert web pages to high-quality PDFs with special canvas element handling! Perfect for 📄 documentation, 🖨️ printing, and 🔒 archiving. Features include batch processing and flexible page settings. Transform your web content into professional PDFs! 🚀

Powerful Bachelor

🔍 Long-Tail Keyword Discovery

powerai/long-tail-keyword-discovery

Harness the power of AI to discover high-potential long-tail keywords for your SEO strategy. Get comprehensive keyword analysis with search volume, competition metrics, and ranking difficulty in multiple formats (PDF, HTML, Markdown).

PowerAI

3.7

(2)

🚀 Twitter Thread Generator

easyapi/twitter-thread-generator

🤖 Transform your business insights into viral Twitter threads! Crafts engaging, data-driven marketing threads with perfect structure, hooks, and CTAs. Get PDF, HTML, and Markdown reports instantly. Perfect for marketers, content creators, and business owners boost their Twitter presence.

EasyApi

5.0

(1)

E-commerce Analytics AI Assistant 📊

easyapi/e-commerce-analytics-ai-assistant

🤖 Transform your business data into actionable insights! Get comprehensive e-commerce analysis with AI-powered recommendations, delivered in multiple formats (HTML, PDF, Markdown). Perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business analysts seeking data-driven growth strategies.

EasyApi

5.0

(1)

🚀 Twitter Thread Generator(Rental)

easyapi/twitter-thread-generator-rental

EasyApi

5.0

(1)

🔍 Long-Tail Keyword Discovery(Rental)

powerai/long-tail-keyword-discovery-rental

PowerAI

5.0

(1)

E-commerce Analytics AI Assistant (Rental) 📊

easyapi/e-commerce-analytics-ai-assistant-rental

EasyApi

5.0

(1)

Video Script Generator

powerai/video-script-generator

Generate engaging video scripts with AI-powered agent, tailored to your content type, audience, and key messages. Get professional scripts in multiple formats (Markdown, HTML, PDF) with visual theme suggestions and tone guidance.

PowerAI

5.0

(1)

Ai 32

onescales/ai-32

Ask AI (chatgpt) anything about a URL, webpage or content. Run it in bulk or for single URL’s. Used for research, content writing, ideas, analysis, reports, translations and more. Currently supports OpenAI Chatgpt models GPT-5, GPT-5-mini and GPT-4o. (Types supported are html, pdf)

One Scales

5.0

(2)

Search Keyword Research

powerai/search-keyword-research

Analyze search volume, cost, and competitiveness of keywords to optimize your SEO and advertising strategies with detailed research reports in HTML and PDF.

PowerAI

5.0

(1)

HTML To PDF API

HTML To PDF API

📄 HTML to PDF Converter - Apify Actor

📑 Table of Contents

✨ Features

Key Capabilities

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

Basic Usage

Minimal Example

📋 Input Parameters

Required Parameters

Optional Parameters

💡 Usage Examples

Example 1: Convert Website to PDF

Example 2: Convert HTML with Custom Format

Example 3: Wait for Dynamic Content

Example 4: High-Quality PDF with Background

⚙️ Configuration Options

Page Formats

Scale Options

Wait Configuration

📊 Output Format

Output Structure

Output Fields

Accessing PDF Files

🔧 Best Practices

✅ Do's

❌ Don'ts

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Technical Questions

Formatting Questions

📝 License

🤝 Support

Find me Better

You might also like

HTML to PDF Converter Pro 🔄

🔍 Long-Tail Keyword Discovery

🚀 Twitter Thread Generator

E-commerce Analytics AI Assistant 📊

🚀 Twitter Thread Generator(Rental)

🔍 Long-Tail Keyword Discovery(Rental)

E-commerce Analytics AI Assistant (Rental) 📊

Video Script Generator

Ai 32

Search Keyword Research