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Google Colab to PDF Guide

> The definitive guide to exporting your Python notebooks as high-quality PDF documents. Solved for 2025.

Why is this so hard?

Google Colab is a dynamic web app, not a static document. When you try to print it, browsers often cut off long code blocks or get confused by the scrollbars. We have compiled the 2 best methods to fix this.

Method 1: The Print Trick (Easiest)

Best for: Short assignments, fast results.

NO CODE REQUIRED
  1. Open your Colab Notebook.
  2. Press Ctrl + P (or Cmd + P).

    Do NOT use the File > Download menu yet. Use the browser print.

  3. Change Destination to "Save as PDF".
  4. CRITICAL STEPIn More Settings, verify that option Background Graphics is CHECKED.
    Without this, your code syntax highlighting will disappear.
  5. Click Save.

Method 2: The "Pro" Python Way

Best for: Professional reports, long code, fixing cut-off text.

If Method 1 cuts off your code, use this. We will install a tool called nbconvertdirectly inside the notebook to convert it properly.

Step 1: Install Dependencies
!apt-get install texlive-xetex texlive-fonts-recommended texlive-plain-generic

Run this in a new code cell exactly as shown. It installs the necessary PDF fonts on the Google server.

Step 2: Convert to PDF
!jupyter nbconvert --to pdf "Your_Notebook_Name.ipynb"

Replace Your_Notebook_Name.ipynb with your actual file name (check the top left of Colab).
After running, refresh the file browser on the left to see your new PDF.

Need to create a PDF from scratch?

If you have raw HTML code or a report you want to convert, don't use Colab. Use our specialized tool.

How to use Colab to PDF Guide?

Why use this tool?

Solves the 'Cut-off Code' problem.
No external software needed (Method 1).
Professional formatting for assignments.

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