Save as PDF
Save web pages as PDF files using the browser's print functionality. Configure PDF generation settings, file naming, and save options for automated document creation.
Field Options
| Field Options | Required | Description | Example Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press Ctrl + P | No | Automatically trigger print dialog | Toggle ON/OFF |
| Press Ctrl + S | No | Use Ctrl+S shortcut for saving | Toggle ON/OFF |
| Set the image path to identify the print preview window. | No | Custom image for print preview window detection | /path/to/image.png |
| Set the image path to identify the print button. | No | Custom image to identify and click print button | /path/to/print_btn.png |
| Set delay time after opening print window | No | Wait time after print dialog opens | 1000, 2000 (milliseconds) |
| Set delay time after pdf saved. | No | Wait time after PDF is saved | 1000, 2000 (milliseconds) |
| Wait until the print page title matches? | No | Regex pattern to wait for matching print page title | .*\.pdf$, (?i)^Application.* |
| If file already exists in the save location then replace it | No | Overwrite existing files with same name | Toggle ON/OFF |
Set the confirm replace save as browser window title name | No | Set the confirm replace save as browser window title name | Toggle ON/OFF |
Set the save as browser window title name | No | Set the save as browser window title name | Toggle ON/OFF |
| Direct Save Page to PDF (Firefox only) | No | Direct PDF save without print dialog | Toggle ON/OFF |
| Field Value | No | Custom filename for PDF | document.pdf, report_{$name$}.pdf |
Configuration
Print Options
Press Ctrl + P
Purpose: Automatically trigger the print dialog without manual keyboard input.
How it works:
- If you want to save the page through
Ctrl + P, turn on this option - No need to manually press
Ctrl + Pbuttons
Note
If your file/PDF is downloaded after clicking any button, provide the selector query of that button in field selector query.
Set the image path to identify the print preview window
Purpose: Use custom image to detect when print preview window is ready.
How to configure:
- Save an image of the print preview window on your PC
- Provide the image path in this option
- Extension waits until the image is visible on screen
Image Requirements:
- Clear screenshot of print preview window
- Unique elements that identify the print dialog
- Reasonable file size for quick processing
Example Image:
Important
- If you are using the same image to other PC, the image might not match due to different resolutions or OS scaling.
- Take the image from the same PC where you run the automation.
- If you resize the browser window, the detection image may fail to match.
Set the image path to identify the print button
Purpose: Use custom image to locate and click the print button in the print window.
How to configure:
- Save an image of the print button on your PC
- Provide the image path in this option
- Extension waits until the button image is detected and clicked
Set delay time after opening print window
Purpose: Add wait time between opening print window and saving the PDF.
Configuration:
- Delay time in milliseconds
- Recommended values: 3000-5000ms
- Adjust based on page complexity and loading time
Set delay time after pdf saved
Purpose: Add wait time after the PDF file has been saved before proceeding further.
Configuration:
- Delay time in milliseconds (e.g.
2000)
Wait until the print page title matches?
Purpose: Wait until the browser page or print title matches a specified regex pattern before saving.
Here are some useful regex examples for matching browser page titles.
| Regex | Matches | Description |
|---|---|---|
.* | Any title | Match every page title. |
(?i).* | Any title | Match every title (case-insensitive). |
^My Page$ | My Page | Exact title match. |
(?i)^My Page$ | my page, MY PAGE | Exact title, ignore case. |
Invoice | Invoice 123 | Title contains Invoice. |
(?i)Invoice | invoice, INVOICE | Contains Invoice, ignore case. |
^Invoice | Invoice #123 | Title starts with Invoice. |
Invoice$ | Final Invoice | Title ends with Invoice. |
(?i)\.pdf$ | form.pdf | Ends with .pdf (ignore case). |
(?i)^.*\.pdf$ | Application.pdf | Any PDF filename. |
(?i)^Application\.pdf$ | Application.pdf | Exact PDF filename. |
(?i)^Application.*\.pdf$ | Application_v2.pdf | PDF beginning with Application. |
(?i)Application.* | Application Form - Chrome | Title contains Application followed by anything. |
(?i)^.*Google Chrome$ | form.pdf - Google Chrome | Any Chrome window. |
(?i)^.*Microsoft Edge$ | form.pdf - Microsoft Edge | Any Edge window. |
(?i)^.*(Chrome|Edge)$ | Chrome or Edge | Match either browser. |
(?i)^.*\.pdf - Google Chrome$ | abc.pdf - Google Chrome | Any PDF opened in Chrome. |
(?i)^.*\.pdf - Microsoft Edge$ | abc.pdf - Microsoft Edge | Any PDF opened in Edge. |
(?i)^.*.(pdf|docx)$ | a.pdf, b.docx | Match PDF or DOCX. |
(?i)success|completed | Completed Successfully | Contains either success or completed. |
(?i)(login|signin) | Login, Sign In | Match either word. |
^[0-9]+$ | 12345 | Numbers only. |
^[A-Za-z]+$ | Welcome | Letters only. |
^[A-Za-z0-9 _-]+$ | Invoice_2026-01 | Letters, numbers, spaces, _ and -. |
Regex symbols
| Symbol | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
^ | Start of text | ^Invoice |
$ | End of text | \.pdf$ |
. | Any single character | a.c |
.* | Any number of any characters | Invoice.* |
+ | One or more | [0-9]+ |
? | Zero or one | colou?r |
\. | Literal dot (.) | \.pdf |
\d | Digit | \d{4} |
[abc] | One of the listed characters | [AB] |
[A-Z] | Uppercase letter | [A-Z]{3} |
[0-9] | Digit | [0-9]{6} |
[^0-9] | Not a digit | [^0-9]+ |
(A|B) | A or B | (Chrome|Edge) |
(?i) | Ignore case | (?i)\.pdf$ |
Browser-Specific Options
Direct Save Page to PDF (Firefox Only)
Purpose: Save PDF directly without print dialog (Firefox browser only).
Benefits:
- Faster PDF generation
- No print dialog interaction
- Streamlined automation process
File Management Options
If file already exists then replace it
Purpose: Control behavior when a file with the same name already exists.
Options:
- ON - Replace existing file with new content
- OFF - Browser will ask to replace the file
Press Ctrl + S
Purpose: Use Ctrl+S keyboard shortcut for saving files.
How it works:
- Triggers browser's save dialog
- Alternative to print-based PDF generation
- Works with most browsers
File Naming
Field Value
Purpose: Set custom filename for the generated PDF from static values or Excel (.xlsx) columns.
Basic Usage:
- Static name:
document.pdf - Dynamic name:
report_{$name$}.pdf - Date-based:
invoice_{$date.today[yyyy-mm-dd]$}.pdf - Unique filename:
document_{$date.today[x]$}.pdf
Variable Syntax:
- Use
{$variable_name$}format - Access form data and system variables
- Create unique filenames automatically
PDF Page Settings (Firefox)
Customize PDF page settings for optimal document formatting.
Customize PDF Page Settings
Purpose: Configure page size, orientation, margins, and other PDF properties.
API Reference: PageSettings API
Example Configuration:
paperHeight=297,paperWidth=210,orientation=1,scaling=0.65,paperSizeUnit=1,shrinkToFit=trueResult: A4 landscape size page
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| paperHeight | 297 | A4 height in mm |
| paperWidth | 210 | A4 width in mm |
| orientation | 1 | 0 = portrait, 1 = landscape |
| scaling | 0.65 | Content scaling factor (default: 1) |
| paperSizeUnit | 1 | 0 = inches, 1 = millimeters |
| shrinkToFit | true | Shrink content to fit page width |
Browser Window Title
Set the save as browser window title name
Purpose: Customize browser window title during PDF save process.
Use Cases:
- Multi-language support - Different titles for different languages
- Branding - Custom application names
- Identification - Distinguish between different save operations
Configuration:
- Set different titles for different languages
- Use variables for dynamic titles
- Match your application's branding
Set the confirm replace save as browser window title name
Purpose: Customize browser window title during PDF save process confirmation.
Use Cases:
- Multi-language support - Different titles for different languages
- Branding - Custom application names
- Identification - Distinguish between different save operations
Important Notes
Prerequisites
- Required before using this field type
- Download from extension settings
- Install the helper program on your system
- Verify installation before configuring PDF fields
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| PDF not generated | Check helper program installation |
| Print dialog not detected | Adjust image path or disable detection |
| File not saved | Verify save location permissions |
| Filename conflicts | Use unique naming with variables |
Pro Tip
Use the {$date.today[x]$} variable in filenames to ensure unique file names every time.
Important
Install the helper program before using this field type. The extension will not work without it.
Next Steps
Target Element For Print — Selectively print elements
Program Helper — System-level helper automation
Excel Template — Prepare Excel (.xlsx) templates
Site Settings — Configure site-wide automation settings