How to Add a PDF Printer to Mac

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While Mac computers used to use PDF printers to convert files to PDFs, Apple has long since made changes to their software that do not allow these printers to function. Thankfully, they have implemented another easy way to save something as a PDF. This wikiHow article will teach you how to save a copy of a file as a PDF on Mac.

Step 1 Open the file you would like to save as a PDF.

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Open the file you would like to save as a PDF. In spite of their name, PDF printers do not print physical copies of documents. Instead, they are a way to save files as PDFs on your computer, so this method will accomplish the same thing.

Step 2 Click File.

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Step 3 Select Print….

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Step 4 Press the PDF button.

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Press the PDF button. You can find this button at the bottom left of the print pop-up window. [3] X Research source

Step 5 Choose Save as PDF.

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Choose Save as PDF . A new pop-up window should appear with a variety of options for saving your PDF. [4] X Research source

Step 6 Name your PDF and choose a place to save it.

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Name your PDF and choose a place to save it. Your PDF file can be named by typing text in the Save As: box. Then, you can select a save location displayed by default or search for a different location using the Search function in the top right. [5] X Research source

Step 7 Click Save.

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Click Save . This blue button is located in the bottom right of the pop-up window. You have now successfully saved your file as a PDF! [6] X Research source

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