Webpage to pdf converter with selectable, editable text

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I don't know if this is technically possible but I would like to suggest that FireShot produce selectable, editable text in the pdf files it creates. Currently it produces pdf's with static images. Since some users might prefer a staic image, it could be a configurable setting: either static output or selectable/editable output. I previously asked about this functionality over in this thread: https://getfireshot.com/sup/art1417.htm • Plugin version: FireShot 0.98.26 • OS type and version: Windows XP Pro SP3 English, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 English • Version of Firefox: 17.0.1

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Hello and thank you for your suggestions. Unfortunately, this feature is very difficult to implement and I'm having a lot of to do, so I don't know when this feature will be implemented.

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Thank you for your hint!

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Thank you guys for this suggestion. However, we do not a specific date for this feature release.

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Thank you. I can confirm this feature in the next update for the Pro users.

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Hello. I know, many of you are waiting this option. I apologize for the delay in releasing this feature. I wanted to share the progress: it's almost done and is in a testing phase now. The features additionally implemented are: smart page breaks, customized headers and footers designed specially for PDFs, and a new customization dialog. We expect to release it this month. https://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/1356/2633944082.png

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We start releasing it to Edge New browser first (today or tomorrow). If everything goes OK and the software is proven to work nicely, we'll start the release for Chrome and Firefox.

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Great news! Thanks! And Opera ? In the meantime, yes. The Opera code review policy isn't so loyal, so it's gonna take some more time.

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Update: the extension has been sent for review to Microsoft: https://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/1368/7938700905.png

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Update 06/19/2020 Added to Microsoft Store: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/take-webpage-screenshots-/fcbmiimfkmkkkffjlopcpdlgclncnknm Change log: https://getfireshot.com/updated.php?app=edge&ver=0.98.98

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Update 06/26/2020 The extension has been posted for review to Google.

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Update 06/26/2020 Released for Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/fireshot/

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Update 06/27/2020 Live at Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/take-webpage-screenshots/mcbpblocgmgfnpjjppndjkmgjaogfceg The update roll-out is slow. If you're not updated automatically, remove FireShot and add a new version manually.

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I think it would be great if the header was only printed at the beginning and the footer only at the end of the PDF. This would 'frame' the length of the article. We'll see how it works with the current implementation. If we get enough requests to implement this feature, we'll do this.

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Thank you guys. We are slowly rolling out the update to our Chrome users. Currently it's available for 40% of the users, but if you need to force the update, just manually remove and re-add the extension.

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to produce 'selectable text pdfs' does not work on my PC, neither in Firefox (even the option pop-up window does not appear nor in the new EdgeBrowser (where the dialouge is present, but result is not an OCR-like pdf file. What do I wrong? 1. This should be the 0.98.98 version 2. The option 'Create text-selectable and searchable' PDF should be ON.

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Yes, it works. The dialog is shown when you save to PDF. If you don't see the dialog, please reset all the hidden dialogs from Options: https://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/1652/9498126258.png

Posted: 16 Jun 2020 16:25
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Update: the extension has been sent for review to Microsoft: __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 19 Jun 2020 09:46 Last Edited By: JK
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Update 06/19/2020 Added to Microsoft Store: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/take-webpage-screenshots-/fcbmiimfkmkkkffjlopcpdlgclncnknm Change log: https://getfireshot.com/updated.php?app=edge&ver=0.98.98 __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 21 Jun 2020 14:15
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Congratulations! Waiting for Chrome and Firefox releases .

Posted: 25 Jun 2020 22:16
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Okay, I am waiting too... :D

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 19:06
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Update 06/26/2020 The extension has been posted for review to Google. __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 21:35 Last Edited By: JK
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Update 06/26/2020 Released for Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/fireshot/ __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 22:00
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This is fantastic news! Many thanks for making FireShot even more feature-rich, yet still easy to use!

Posted: 27 Jun 2020 13:15
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Thank you !!! The header and footer are printed on each page. I think it would be great if the header was only printed at the beginning and the footer only at the end of the PDF. This would "frame" the length of the article.

Posted: 27 Jun 2020 21:17
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Update 06/27/2020 Live at Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/take-webpage-screenshots/mcbpblocgmgfnpjjppndjkmgjaogfceg The update roll-out is slow. If you're not updated automatically, remove FireShot and add a new version manually. __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 27 Jun 2020 21:19
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Quote: I think it would be great if the header was only printed at the beginning and the footer only at the end of the PDF. This would "frame" the length of the article. We'll see how it works with the current implementation. If we get enough requests to implement this feature, we'll do this. __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 28 Jun 2020 09:31
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Quote: We'll see how it works with the current implementation. Great Quote: If we get enough requests to implement this feature, we'll do this. Thank you!

Posted: 29 Jun 2020 02:51
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JK, Working good so far! thank you for listening For the header and footer feature could we have the first and last page only option as well? It would be very helpful. Thanks!

Posted: 01 Jul 2020 19:15
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You are amazing. This application is one of the best app which I use everyday. It is incomparable app having no alternative. I appreciate your effort. Thank you. You already left a pleasant footprint for the history of humanity

Posted: 02 Jul 2020 21:41
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Thank you guys. We are slowly rolling out the update to our Chrome users. Currently it's available for 40% of the users, but if you need to force the update, just manually remove and re-add the extension. __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 23 Jul 2020 12:24
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to produce "selectable text pdfs" does not work on my PC, neither in Firefox (even the option pop-up window does not appear nor in the new EdgeBrowser (where the dialouge is present, but result is not an OCR-like pdf file. What do I wrong?

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 16:24
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Quote: to produce "selectable text pdfs" does not work on my PC, neither in Firefox (even the option pop-up window does not appear nor in the new EdgeBrowser (where the dialouge is present, but result is not an OCR-like pdf file. What do I wrong? 1. This should be the 0.98.98 version 2. The option "Create text-selectable and searchable" PDF should be ON. __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

Posted: 16 Feb 2023 16:23 Last Edited By: BobStein
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Is this working In Edge or Chrome in 2023? When I Save-Advanced I don't see it. When I Export I get an error about needing OneNote. None of the options in the Options dialog mention it, that I could see. Both in Edge and Chrome. I can't find the dialog-box with page margins and the "text-selectable" option anywhere. Using FireShot Pro for Chrome v.1.11.25 (in both browsers).

Posted: 17 Feb 2023 18:10
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Yes, it works. The dialog is shown when you save to PDF. If you don't see the dialog, please reset all the hidden dialogs from Options: __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! There's a last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

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