How to Save a Page Opened in Chrome on Android

Are you looking to save a page that you opened in Chrome on your Android device for later reference? Google Chrome offers multiple convenient methods to save webpages. Whether you want to add the page to your bookmarks, create a shortcut on your home screen, save it as a PDF, or download it for offline reading, Chrome supports all these options. Follow the steps below to choose the method that best suits your needs.

Method 1: Bookmark the Page

The first method involves adding the page to your bookmarks for quick access:

Open the Chrome app on your Android device. Navigate to the webpage you wish to save. Tap the three dots menu in the top-right corner. Select the Bookmark option (it might be labeled as Bookmark this page) from the dropdown menu.

Once you save the page, it will be available in the Chrome app under the bookmarks section, allowing easy access whenever you need it.

Method 2: Add to Home Screen

This method allows you to create a shortcut on your home screen for quick access:

Open the page in Chrome. Tap the three dots menu in the top-right corner. Select the Add to Home Screen option. Customize the name of the shortcut if desired (this step is optional). Tap Done to create the shortcut on your home screen.

The shortcut will launch directly to the webpage you selected, without having to go through the Chrome app.

Method 3: Save as PDF

This method involves saving the page as a PDF file for easy printing or sharing:

Open the page in Chrome. Tap the three dots menu in the top-right corner. Select the Save Page as PDF option (it might be labeled as Save Page as PDF) from the dropdown menu. In the Print options, select Save as PDF. Choose where to save the file (local storage or a cloud-based storage like Google Drive).

The PDF will be saved to your selected location and can be accessed or shared as needed.

Method 4: Offline Reading

If you plan to access the webpage offline, you can save it for offline reading:

Open the page in Chrome. Tap the three dots menu in the top-right corner. Select the Offline Reading option (it might be labeled as Save for Offline Access) from the dropdown menu. Access the saved pages through the Chrome app under the Offline page section whenever you need offline reading.

Further Notes

While viewing a webpage, you can also consider the suggestion to press the menu icon to download the webpage directly. Similarly, when pressing the menu button, you can share and choose to save the page as a PDF file. These additional features provide more flexibility in handling your web content.

Conclusion

With these methods, you can effectively save and manage webpages on your Android device using Google Chrome. Whether you prefer bookmarks, shortcuts, PDF downloads, or offline reading, Chrome offers a range of options to suit your specific needs.