wget https://github.com/wkhtmltopdf/packaging/releases/download/0.12.6.1-2/wkhtmltox_0.12.6.1-2.jammy_amd64.deb Use code with caution. : sudo dpkg -i wkhtmltox_0.12.6.1-2.jammy_amd64.deb Use code with caution.
: Ensure the "Modify PATH" option is checked during setup. This allows you to run the wkhtmltopdf command from any Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
For the most stable experience on modern Linux (like Ubuntu 24.04), manually installing the .deb file is recommended over using the default apt repository, which often lacks the "patched QT" features. :
: You must have Rosetta 2 installed, as there is no native ARM binary. Install it via Terminal if needed: softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license Use code with caution. Verify : Test the installation in Terminal: wkhtmltopdf https://google.com test.pdf Use code with caution. 3. Basic Usage Once installed, the basic syntax is straightforward: wkhtmltopdf [OPTIONS] [INPUT_URL_OR_FILE] [OUTPUT_FILE.pdf] Use code with caution. Example :
To download and install , you must choose the package that matches your operating system. While the project is officially archived as of 2023, the current stable version ( 0.12.6.1 ) remains widely used for converting HTML to PDF using the Qt WebKit engine. 1. Download wkhtmltopdf
This automatically fetches the required fonts and X11 libraries.