How to Download an Entire Website for Offline Use

Many websites contain valuable information, and you won’t always have an internet connection to access it. Perhaps you’d like to save a copy of your own website, but your web provider doesn’t offer the function. Or maybe you want to mimic the layout or CSS/HTML files of a well-known website.

Whatever your reason might be, it is possible to download a whole website for offline use. There are a couple of methods to do so, and it can be done on various devices. And don’t worry, it’s easier than it seems. In this article, we’ll walk you through the different methods to download an entire website for offline use on different devices.

How to Download an Entire Website for Offline Use on a Windows PC

If you only want to save a few online pages for later reading, your browser can do this for you without any hassle. It can save the entire page, including all its components, so that you can return to it at a later time.

Pressing the Ctrl + S keys on your keyboard while using any browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux will bring up the “Save page” dialog, allowing you to save the page in the directory of your choice.

All the information will be saved in the form of an HTML file in a folder. It is possible to open the HTML file to access the stored web page in your browser without having an internet connection.

Another approach is to use one of the many tools that can help you download an entire website. One of the most popular ones is HTTRack.

Even if the UI is a little dated, it serves its intended purpose extremely well. You can utilize the setup wizard to guide you through the process of deciding where the website should be saved and what files should be excluded from the download. Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch the app after installing it.
   
2. To begin creating a new project, click “Next.”
   
3. Choose a name, category, and base path for your project, and then click “Next.”
   
4. Enter each URL in the Web Addresses field one at a time, starting with “HTTP: //” and ending with “.com.” You may also save URLs in a TXT file and import them later, which is useful if you want to re-download the same sites again. To proceed, use the “Next” button.
   
5. After making any necessary adjustments, use the “Finish” button to complete the process.
   

Use this to save the entire web page for later use. If you wish to download something from a different website, simply enter the URL there instead of the default.

How to Download an Entire Website for Offline use on a Mac

As mentioned before, you don’t need any additional software to download and save a website page to your Mac’s Safari browser. It’s as simple as saving a file in your favorite office application. Just make sure you’re using the correct export format.

Using Apple Safari, follow these steps to save a webpage to your computer’s hard drive:

1. Open the Apple Safari browser on the computer.
   
2. Input the URL of the website you wish to download.
   
3. Choose “File” from the File menu in the menu bar.
   
4. Select “Save As…” from the File menu.
   
5. Choose the Web Archive format when browsing for a location to store the files.
   
6. Save your work by clicking on the “Save” button.
   

How to Download an Entire Website for Offline Use on a Chromebook

You can also download a website without any additional apps on a Chromebook. Here’s how:

1. Open Chrome.
   
2. Navigate to the web page you wish to download.
   
3. Select “More” and then “More Tools.”
   
4. Choose “Save page as.” The page can be saved in your desired location.
   

How to Download an Entire Website for Offline Use on an Android

You can download entire websites on Android devices using a web browser. Just follow these steps:

1. Tap on the three-dots icon to open the menu.
   
2. Hit the download symbol.
   

When a page is accessible for offline reading, a banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. To see a static version of the page, click Open. Open the three-dot menu and press “Downloads” to access your downloads.

Another great option is Read Offline for Android, a free Android app that allows you to read offline. With this program, you can save web pages to your phone and view them later, even if you aren’t connected to the internet.

Because the websites you visit will be stored on your phone’s memory, make sure you have enough free space on your phone. You’ll then be able to access the pages quickly, just like when they were accessed online. Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets, are supported by this app.

Another app is Offline Pages Pro, which allows you to save any website to your mobile phone and view it offline. Since it saves a complete web page to your phone rather than just the text, this app is distinct from most other phone applications. It also preserves the layout of the web page.

A one-time payment of $9.99 is required to use the app. To save a page, simply click on the app button, which will be visible next to your browser address bar. As a result, you may access the page offline whenever you want. Pages may be tagged in the Pro edition of the program, making it easier for you to locate them in the future.

On the bottom of the app, you’ll see a button that reads “Saved Pages.” Clicking on it will bring you a list of saved pages. Simply slide the page and press the erase button when the opportunity to do so appears. Other pages can be marked for deletion by clicking the Edit button. In the Pro edition, you may choose to have all your stored websites be automatically updated so that they will be up to date when you go offline again.

How to Download an Entire Website for Offline Use on an iPhone

You can download entire web pages on Safari for iPhone. To do this, you’ll download images and other website elements to your device’s local storage. Here’s how:

1. Open the Safari app.
   
2. Go to the website you want to save.
   
3. In the Safari window, click the “Share” icon.
   
4. Select the “Add to Reading List” option.
   

Using Safari Offline mode, you will be able to access the page even if you are not connected to the internet. The offline reading function of Safari comes in handy when you’re on the road for an extended period.

You can also use the previously mentioned Offline Pages Pro app for iPhone. It works in the same way as the Android version.

Have Access Even When Offline

Even if you have no internet connection, you’ll still be able to read your favorite websites. However, keep in mind that the larger the website, the larger the download will be. Hence, it’s not recommended to download huge websites.

Have you ever downloaded a website? What website will you download first? Let us know in the comment section below!