PrintFriendly provides a web-based platform and browser extension that converts web pages and various file formats to printer-friendly PDFs while allowing users to edit and sign documents online. The service eliminates unwanted content like ads and navigation, streamlining the printing and sharing process for users across different devices.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Printing web pages often includes unwanted elements like advertisements, navigation bars, and sidebars, wasting paper and ink. Converting files to PDF format can be cumbersome, requiring multiple software tools for different file types and editing needs.
Solution
PrintFriendly offers a suite of tools to streamline printing and PDF conversion. Users can convert web pages and various file formats to printer-friendly PDFs, removing unwanted content before printing or sharing. The platform also provides online PDF editing and signing capabilities, eliminating the need for desktop software. The browser extension allows for quick conversion and editing of web pages directly from the browser.
Target Audience
The primary users are individuals and organizations who frequently print web pages or convert files to PDF and need a simple, efficient way to remove unwanted content and edit documents online.
Features
- Web page to PDF conversion with automatic removal of ads and navigation elements
- Online PDF editor for modifying and annotating PDF documents
- PDF converter supporting various file formats, including Word, Excel, PPT, and JPG
- PDF compression to reduce file size for easier sharing
- Electronic signature tool for signing PDFs and sending signature requests
- Browser extension for one-click printing and PDF conversion
- WordPress plugin for publishers to enable printer-friendly content for their users