PrintFriendly & PDF
PrintFriendly & PDF is a versatile web-based tool and Chrome browser extension designed to help users print web pages cleanly and work with PDF documents efficiently. With over 1 million users and 3,500+ Chrome Store reviews, it has become a trusted solution for removing ads and clutter from web pages before printing or saving them as PDFs.
The platform has evolved from a simple web page printing tool into a comprehensive PDF management suite. Users can now create, edit, compress, merge, split, convert, sign, and unlock PDF documents directly in their browser without downloading any additional software.
PrintFriendly & PDF is trusted by leading organizations including Shopify, Harvard University, Wired, Time, Microsoft, and HP, and has been featured by Google. The tool works across Mac, Windows, and mobile devices, and supports file uploads from Google Drive.
Target Audience
Students, professionals, researchers, and anyone who needs to print web pages cleanly or work with PDF documents without installing desktop software
Key Features
- Print web pages without ads or clutter
- Chrome browser extension for instant access
- Edit PDF documents online
- Sign PDF files and send signature requests
- Compress PDF documents
- Convert PDFs to/from multiple formats (Word, Excel, PPT, JPG)
- Merge multiple PDF files into one document
- PDF Reader for viewing and editing
- Upload files from Mac, Windows, mobile, or Google Drive
- No additional software required
Use Cases
- Printing clean, ad-free versions of web pages
- Converting documents between PDF and other formats
- Editing PDF files without desktop software
- Compressing large PDF files for easier sharing
- Merging multiple PDF documents into one
- Adding digital signatures to PDF documents
- Saving web articles as PDF for offline reading
- Converting images and presentations to PDF format
Pros
- Free to use with no software installation required
- Over 1 million users with strong community trust
- Featured by Google and trusted by major organizations
- Works across all platforms (Mac, Windows, mobile)
- Comprehensive PDF toolset in one platform
- Clean, ad-free printing experience
- Supports Google Drive file uploads
Cons
- Requires internet connection to use
- Browser extension currently only available for Chrome
- Some advanced features may require account creation
Pricing
Free to use with browser extension and web-based tools
