How to Save an Outlook Email as PDF

Emails received in Outlook can be exported to PDF format, allowing users to access them even when they don’t have access to the internet.

Follow the steps below to do this in the Outlook desktop and web app.

Saving an Outlook Email as PDF on the Outlook Desktop App

  1. Launch Outlook and double-click on the message you want to save as a PDF.

    Opened Email in Outlook Desktop App
    Open the email you want to save as PDF.

  2. Go to the File tab.

    File Tab in Outlook Desktop App
    Select the File tab.

  3. On the left sidebar, select Print.

    Print Option in Outlook Desktop App
    Click on Print.

  4. Under “Printer,” make sure that Microsoft Print to PDF is selected. This is usually set by default.

    Printer Option Under Print
    Ensure that Microsoft Print to PDF is selected.

  5. Under “Settings,” click on the Memo Style. Then, hit Print.

    Memo Style Option Under Settings
    Choose Memo Style. Then, click on Print.

  6. In the dialog box, navigate to where you want to save the PDF.

    Desktop Folder
    Select where to save the PDF file (in this case, our Desktop).

  7. Type a name for your PDF in the “File name” text field. Once ready, hit Save. You can now see and open the PDF in the folder.
    File Name Text Box in Save PDF Dialog Box
    Enter a name for the PDF. Then, select Save.

    Opened Email as PDF
    You can now open the email in any PDF viewer app.

Saving an Outlook Email as PDF on the Web App

  1. Sign in to outlook.com. Then, click on the email you want to save as PDF.
  2. Select the three dots next to the forward arrow.

    Meatballs Menu in Opened Email
    Click on the three horizontal dots.

  3. Click on Print. In the panel that opens, select Print again.
    Print Option in Opened Email
    Click on Print.

    Print Button in Opened Panel
    Click on Print again.

  4. Make sure that “Microsoft Print to PDF” is selected next to Destination. Then, click Print.

    Print Email Panel
    Ensure Microsoft Print to PDF is selected. Then, click on Print.

  5. Choose where you want to save the PDF and name it. Finally, select Save. Your email will be saved as a PDF in the destination folder.
    Save Print Output Dialog Box
    Name your PDF and save it.

    Saved PDF Opened in PDF Viewer
    Check the destination folder to open the saved PDF.

Liam is a marketing specialist at StartMarketing.net. Based in Dublin, he graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2020 with a degree in Computer Science (Intelligent Systems). He has since 2021 worked for Google as a Sales and Marketing specialist, within their Dublin headquarters. Liam has over 4 years of experience in e-commerce sales, digital marketing and branding.

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