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Convert MHT to PDF

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 15, 2026
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Is it possible to convert MHT to PDF?
Yes - MHT converts to PDF.

Both Edge and Chrome open MHTML natively and include a built-in PDF writer. Press Ctrl+P, set the destination to 'Save as PDF', enable background graphics if needed, and click Save. The PDF preserves the rendered page layout and images as they appeared in the browser.

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert MHT to PDF?

PDF is universally readable on any device without a browser or plugin. Converting an .mht archive to .pdf also strips the embedded JavaScript that MHTML can contain, which is useful when archiving pages from untrusted sources. The MHTML format (RFC 2557, 1999) bundles HTML and all resources as Base64-encoded MIME parts, which browsers decode faithfully before printing.

How to convert MHT to PDF

Microsoft Word APP

Open the .mht in Word via File > Open, then export as PDF using File > Export > Create PDF/XPS (Windows) or File > Save As > PDF (Mac). Complex CSS layouts may not match the browser rendering.

Programs that convert MHT

Microsoft Word

About these formats

.MHT MIME HTML Web Archive (MHTML)

An MHT (MHTML) file is a complete web page - the HTML, images, CSS, and scripts - bundled into one file using the same MIME packaging email uses. Open it by dragging it into Microsoft Edge…

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.PDF Portable Document Format

A PDF (Portable Document Format) is a fixed-layout document that looks identical on every device - fonts, images, and layout are all embedded. Open it in any browser or the built-in viewer…

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Quality & what to watch

  • Background graphics (CSS backgrounds and images set via CSS) are disabled by default in Chrome and Edge print dialogs; enable them in More settings if the page uses colored backgrounds.
  • JavaScript from the original page is not executed in PDF; interactive elements become static, which is an advantage when archiving pages from untrusted sources.
  • Microsoft Word re-flows .mht content as a document rather than a browser page, so complex multi-column or CSS-heavy layouts may not match the original.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything to convert `.mht` to PDF on Windows?
No - Microsoft Edge is built into Windows 10 and 11 and can print .mht files to PDF without any additional software.
Will embedded images appear in the PDF?
Yes - browsers decode the Base64-embedded images in the MHTML file before rendering, so images appear in the PDF as they did in the browser.
What if background colors are missing in the PDF?
Enable 'Background graphics' in the print dialog under More settings in Edge or Chrome; they are off by default.
Does this work for `.mhtml` files too?
Yes - .mht and .mhtml are two extensions for the same format; Edge and Chrome open both identically.