Creating portable document format files (aka PDFs) is one of the most essential skills in the business world. It’s rarely as simple as creating a brand new document from scratch, though. Most PDFs are created by converting another document file type.
The PDF process is pretty straightforward for converting Microsoft Office file types. All Microsoft Office programs come with an extension that allows you to process a file conversion with the click of a button. Adobe Acrobat, the leading PDF reader and editor in the world, does the same.
Working with other file types, however, isn’t always so simple. One of the more notorious is the .aspx.
If you need to convert an ASPX file to PDF, here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know.
What is an ASPX File?
Unless you’re a programmer, odds are that you haven’t worked extensively with ASPX files. That’s because ASPX files are webpages rather than static documents.
The file extension .aspx stands for Active Server Page Extended File. Like HTML files, developers write ASPXs locally (usually in Microsoft Virtual Web Developer) then published to the internet. This can make them difficult to decipher without the proper background knowledge.
Converting ASPX files to PDF makes them easier to read for the average audience and provides them with an uneditable copy to use for reference.
How to Convert an ASPX File to PDF
As with all file conversions, you have multiple options for changing an ASPX file to a PDF. Depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, we recommend the following three solutions.
1. Download from Google Chrome
One of the easiest ways to convert an ASPX file to PDF is to simply download it from Google Chrome. Some other web browsers enable this simple solution, but Google Chrome is by far the easiest.
To download an ASPX file as a PDF, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the file with the extension “.aspx”.
- Select “Open With”, then choose “Google Chrome”.
- In Google Chrome, click the “Download” icon in the upper right corner.
- In the drop-down menu next to “Save as type”, select “PDF”.
- Name your file and save it to the location you want.
2. Print to PDF
Another way to take advantage of your web browser is the “Print to PDF” feature. Printing a document to PDF isn’t the same as saving to PDF and can remove several of that document’s features. If you just want a visual representation of the ASPX file, though, this way is your best bet.
To print your ASPX file as a PDF, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the file with the extension “.aspx”.
- Select “Open With”, then choose “Google Chrome”.
- In Google Chrome, click the “Print” icon in the upper right corner.
- Name your file and save it to the location you want.
3. Use a Free File Converter
Finally, if you want some more advanced options for converting your file, you can use a file conversion software. You can choose from a wide variety of software options, from expensive to 100% free.
We recommend using IronPDF. IronPDF is one of the most robust ASPX converters on the web, especially considering that it’s free. Just follow the steps on this webpage about converting an aspx file to PDF, and you’ll have what you need in no time.
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