You're converting an HTML or URL to PDF, but the output appears in a mobile layout instead of the expected desktop view. This typically results in narrow content, large buttons, or stacked elements—similar to what you'd see on a phone.
Why This Happens
When rendering HTML or a webpage into a PDF, the system uses a "headless browser" to load and print the content. By default, it may simulate a mobile screen size or print media, which causes the output to appear in mobile view.
How to Fix It
To get a desktop view PDF, make the following changes to your request parameters:
{
"margins": "0px 0px 0px 0px",
"paperSize": "A3",
"orientation": "Landscape",
"printBackground": true,
"mediaType": "screen"
}
This tells the converter to:
Use full width (A3 and Landscape)
Keep all styling (printBackground)
Apply desktop screen styles (mediaType: screen)
For Zapier or Make/Integromat Users:
These parameters are available as fields in the setup interface of your HTML/URL to PDF modules. No coding needed—just fill them in as shown.
Helpful Tips
paperSize like A3 helps render full-width layouts
mediaType: screen ensures desktop-style CSS is used
Try adding a delay if content loads dynamically (e.g., JavaScript-based pages)
Use printBackground: true to preserve all styling and background colors