Share your documents as PDF or Word files with one click.
Export your markdown documents to professional formats that anyone can open. No extra software needed.
What You Can Do
- Export to PDF - Universal format, looks the same everywhere
- Export to Word - Editable .docx for Microsoft Word or Google Docs
- Preserve formatting - Headings, lists, tables, code blocks all export correctly
How to Export
- Open any markdown document
- Click Export in the document header (top-right)
- Choose Export PDF or Export Word
- Pick a save location
- Done - file is saved
The same menu has Copy as Markdown, which puts the document's Markdown on your clipboard, ready to paste into a chat, an email or another editor.
The export button only appears for markdown files (not CSV or Excel).
PDF Export
Creates a .pdf file that looks great on any device.
What's Included
| Element | How It Appears |
|---|---|
| Headings | H1 (24pt), H2 (18pt), H3 (14pt) |
| Paragraphs | 11pt body text |
| Bold/Italic | Preserved |
| Links | Text only (not clickable in PDF) |
| Bullet lists | Standard bullets |
| Numbered lists | Sequential numbers |
| Task lists | Checkboxes (checked/unchecked) |
| Blockquotes | Italic gray text |
| Code blocks | Monospace font, light gray background |
| Tables | Grid with borders |
| Horizontal rules | Light gray line |
Document Properties
If you've set document properties:
- Title - Used as PDF title metadata
- Author - Used as PDF author metadata
Page Format
- Size: A4
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Font: Helvetica (body), Courier (code)
Word Export
Creates a .docx file editable in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
What's Included
| Element | How It Appears |
|---|---|
| Headings | Styled as Heading 1, 2, 3 |
| Paragraphs | Normal style, 12pt |
| Bold/Italic | Preserved |
| Lists | Proper bullet/number formatting |
| Tables | Formatted tables |
Document Properties
If you've set document properties:
- Title - Document title
- Author - Author name
Page Format
- Font: Arial throughout
- Size: Letter/A4 (depends on your region)
What Doesn't Export
Some elements have limitations:
| Element | Word | |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax highlighting | Code has background, no colors | Plain monospace |
| Internal links | Text only | Text only |
Images, Mermaid diagrams and draw.io diagrams are included in PDF and Word exports. Comments are left out of both.
File Names
Default filename: Same as your document name with new extension.
my-document.md→my-document.pdfmy-document.md→my-document.docx
You can change the name in the save dialog.
Tips
- Check before sharing - Open the exported file to verify formatting
- Large documents - Export works on documents of any size
- Tables - Complex tables may need manual adjustment after Word export
- No batch export - Export one document at a time
Use Cases
| Goal | Use |
|---|---|
| Share with non-technical people | |
| Client deliverable | |
| Collaborative editing | Word |
| Further editing | Word |
Related
- Document Properties - Add title and author
- Core Editor - Basic editing