How to Download, Install, and Use wkhtmltopdf on Windows (Step-by-Step with YouTube Video)

Updated by Ashirafu Kibalama on June 30, 2024

Downloading, Installing, and Using wkhtmltopdf on Windows

Are you looking for a reliable way to convert HTML documents into PDF files on your Windows computer?

Look no further!

In this blog post, we'll guide you through downloading, installing, and using wkhtmltopdf, a popular tool for converting web pages and HTML content into high-quality PDF files.

wkhtmltopdf is a command-line tool that utilizes the Webkit rendering engine and QT to convert HTML documents to PDF.

Whether you're a developer, a student, or anyone needing to generate PDFs from HTML, this comprehensive step-by-step guide is tailored just for you.

We've also included a YouTube video tutorial to make the process even more accessible to follow.

By the end of this guide, you'll have wkhtmltopdf up and running on your Windows machine, ready to help you easily create professional PDF documents from your HTML content.

Here's a step-by-step guide on downloading, installing, and using it on a Windows system: Let's get started!

Watch my YouTube video on How to Download, Install, and Use wkhtmltopdf on Windows

Step 1: Downloading wkhtmltopdf

Google search wkhtmltopdf and click the first site:

Click downloads on the wkhtmltopdf home page:

Step 2: Installing wkhtmltopdf:

Choose the Windows Installer:

Scroll down and Select the appropriate version for Windows. Typically, this will be a .msi installer package.

Download the installer to your computer.

Click on the download:

Close the winrar tab:

Click wkhtmltopdf folder and then click extract to:

Then click Local disk C and click ok:

Wait for the extract to complete:

When winrar extract is completed, go to the Local disk C where you extracted wkhtmltopdf:

Then go on and open the wkhtmltopdf directory:

Click and open the bin directory:

Click and copy this path:

Then go on and search for the 'edit environment' and open it:

Click on path and then click edit:

Click new and then paste the wkhtmltopdf path you copied previously:

Finally click ok.

Step 3: Verify Installation of wkhtmtltopdf:

Verify wkhtmltopdf to see if the installation was successful, check this blog.

Step 4: Using wkhtmltopdf:

This blog provides in-depth details accompanied by a real-world project and a YouTube video about using wkhtmltopdf.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've learned to download, install, and use wkhtmltopdf on your Windows machine.

This powerful tool easily converts HTML into high-quality PDF documents.

We hope this step-by-step guide and the accompanying YouTube video have made the process straightforward.

Whether you're a developer needing to automate PDF generation or a student looking to convert web content for offline use, wkhtmltopdf is a versatile and reliable solution.

If you have any questions or issues, please comment below, and we'll be happy to assist you.

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