A Developer's Guide to HTML Documentation
Why I built this tool after years of struggling with code reviews
The Problem with Code Reviews
I've been a web developer for over a decade. One thing I've learned: code reviews are painful when the other person can't see the structure. You spend 20 minutes explaining HTML hierarchies, nesting, and relationships. It's frustrating for everyone.
That's why I built this converter. Now when I send HTML to designers or non-technical clients, I send a PDF. They can see exactly how the markup is structured. No confusion, no endless emails.
What You Actually Get
- Perfect HTML Preservation: All tags, attributes, and structure remain intact
- Clean Syntax Highlighting: Different colors for tags, attributes, and values
- Page Numbering & Structure: Easy to reference specific sections in discussions
- Line Numbers: Perfect for "look at line 42" feedback
How It Actually Works
Most HTML to PDF converters try to render the page visually. That's not what we need for code reviews. We need to see the code, not what it looks like.
1. Paste Your HTML
Copy from your editor and paste. Or just upload the file directly.
2. Customize the Look
Pick a color theme, choose page size, add line numbers. Make it readable.
3. Generate & Share
Click generate and get a PDF. Share with your team, print it, or archive it.
Tips for Better HTML Documentation
After converting thousands of HTML files to PDF, here's what works best:
Use Consistent Indentation
2 or 4 spaces, doesn't matter. Just be consistent. It makes the PDF much easier to scan.
Comment Your Sections
<!-- Header section --> Comments are preserved and highlighted in the PDF.
Keep Tables Simple
Complex nested tables work, but simpler is better for documentation. Use separate tables when possible.
Add a Changelog
Put version info in HTML comments at the top. <!-- v2.1.0 - Added new nav structure -->