HTML to PDF Converter - Free Desktop App
Export local HTML files to PDF with control over paper, orientation, backgrounds and margins. Works offline on Mac & Windows, and no watermark is added.
How it works
- 1 Download FileHop Free · 144 MB · Mac & Windows
- 2 Open the folder with your files It opens like Finder or File Explorer.
- 3 Right-click your file Pick the tool you need — it runs instantly, on your device.
Pages render with your system's own web engine, and @page and print styles are honoured.
Just 144 MB
What You Can Do
Pick your paper
A4, A5, A3, Letter, Legal or Tabloid, in portrait or landscape.
Go full bleed
Turn margins off for designs that reach the edge of the page, or keep a half-inch margin.
Keep backgrounds
Include colors and background images, which browser printing often drops by default.
Run page scripts
Let JavaScript run first, so charts and generated content appear in the PDF.
Respect print CSS
@page rules and @media print styles are honoured, so your stylesheet stays in charge.
Keep local files local
Internal reports and client pages are rendered on your computer, not on a web service.
What It Doesn't Do
Chrome's Print to PDF is free and good for a single page. Here is what to expect from FileHop.
- Margins are on or off. You can't enter custom margin values in the dialog, but your own @page CSS still applies.
- It converts HTML files on your computer. It isn't a tool for capturing live URLs.
How It Works
Download & Install
Takes just 30 seconds. No account, no credit card required.
Browse & Select Your HTML file
Navigate your files like a regular file browser. Batch processing supported.
Get PDF document (Instant)
Processing happens locally on your computer. No upload wait.
Why Desktop Tools Beat Online Tools
| Feature | Online Tools | FileHop Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Required | ❌ Required | 🎯 Never |
| File Size Limit | ❌ 50MB max | ♾️ Unlimited |
| Speed | ⏳ Slow (upload/download) | ⚡ Instant |
| Batch Processing | ❌ 1 file | ✅ 1000s |
| Privacy | ⚠️ Risky (cloud upload) | 🔒 100% Local |
| No Watermark | ⚠️ Sometimes added | ✅ Never |
| Offline | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free ✅ |
Why Choose FileHop Desktop?
Privacy First
Files never leave your computer. No cloud upload, no data collection, 100% local.
Lightning Fast
Process files 10x faster than online tools. No upload wait, no download wait.
No Limits
Convert unlimited files of any size. Batch process thousands in one click.
Batch Processing
Convert, compress, or edit hundreds of files at once — a whole folder in one go.
Works Offline
No internet required. Perfect for flights, secure environments.
Free to Use
No trial limits, no watermarks, no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from Print to PDF in Chrome?
Chrome works well for a single page. FileHop keeps the export next to your files, offers paper, background and script options in one dialog, and lets you continue with PDF tools straight after.
Does JavaScript run before export?
It can. Turn on the option to run page scripts so that generated charts and content are included.
Can I make a full-bleed PDF?
Yes. Turn margins off and the page can reach the paper edge.
Which paper sizes are available?
A4, A5, A3, Letter, Legal and Tabloid, each in portrait or landscape.
Does FileHop add a watermark?
No.
Are @page and print styles used?
Yes. Both are honoured.
Is my HTML uploaded?
No. Rendering happens on your computer using your system's web engine.
Does it work on Windows?
Yes. FileHop uses WebKit on Mac and WebView2 on Windows.