Export formats

Documents can be exported in the following formats:

  • TXT - Plain text, no formatting
  • MD - Markdown formatting preserved
  • PDF - Preserves formatting, not editable
  • DOCX - Editable in Microsoft Word
  • EPUB - E-book format with cover and metadata

Available in: All plans

Exporting documents

To export: Click the three-dot menu → Export → Select documents → Choose format → Download

Export options:

  • Export documents as separate files
  • Combine multiple documents into one file (export order follows file tree hierarchy)

EPUB options

EPUB export has additional options:

  • Basic - Document content only
  • With title page - Includes title page with author name and workspace name
  • With cover and title page - Includes workspace cover image and title page

Cover image must be set in Workspace Settings before exporting.

What gets exported

Included in all formats:

  • Text content and formatting (bold, italic, headings, lists)
  • Links

Images:

  • Embedded in PDF, DOCX, and EPUB exports
  • Not included in TXT and MD exports

Not included in any format:

  • Canvases (export separately as PNG)
  • Version history

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