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Export Formats

Opus exports to multiple formats for different purposes.

Quick Export

  1. Click Export in the toolbar
  2. Select format
  3. Configure options (optional)
  4. Click Download

Available Formats

Format Extension Best For
PDF .pdf Final submission, printing
Word .docx Journal submission, collaboration
HTML .html Web publishing, archiving
LaTeX .tex Further typesetting, journals
EPUB .epub E-readers, digital books
ODT .odt LibreOffice, open formats
Plain Text .txt Maximum compatibility
Markdown .md Backup, other editors

For Presentations

Format Extension Best For
PDF .pdf Handouts, printing
PowerPoint .pptx Editing, compatibility
HTML .html Web presentation, archiving

Format Comparison

PDF

Pros:

  • Universal compatibility
  • Professional typography
  • Exact layout preservation
  • Best for final versions

Cons:

  • Not editable
  • Large file sizes with images

Use when: Submitting to journals, sharing final drafts, printing.

Word (.docx)

Pros:

  • Editable by collaborators
  • Track changes preserved
  • Wide compatibility
  • Required by many journals

Cons:

  • Layout may shift
  • Formatting differences possible

Use when: Journal submission, working with Word users, track changes review.

HTML

Pros:

  • Works in any browser
  • Self-contained
  • Good for web publishing
  • Preserves interactivity

Cons:

  • Not print-optimized
  • May need styling for web

Use when: Online sharing, web archives, supplementary materials.

LaTeX

Pros:

  • Perfect for journals with .tex requirements
  • Full control over formatting
  • Best math rendering

Cons:

  • Requires LaTeX knowledge to modify
  • May need template adjustments

Use when: Journals requiring LaTeX, further typesetting needs.

EPUB

Pros:

  • Reflowable for e-readers
  • Small file size
  • Good for long documents

Cons:

  • Limited formatting control
  • Tables may not render well

Use when: Creating e-books, reading on mobile devices.

Export Settings

Common Options

  • Include metadata - Title, author, date in document
  • Table of contents - Auto-generated TOC
  • Bibliography style - Citation format
  • Page numbers - Include pagination

PDF Options

  • Paper size - Letter, A4, etc.
  • Margins - Standard, narrow, wide
  • Font size - 10pt, 11pt, 12pt
  • Line spacing - Single, 1.5, double

Word Options

  • Template - Use custom reference document
  • Track changes - Include as Word track changes
  • Comments - Include document comments
  • Styles - Map to Word styles

Batch Export

Export multiple documents at once:

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Select multiple documents
  3. Click Export Selected
  4. Choose format
  5. Download as ZIP

Export History

Access previous exports:

  1. Open document
  2. Click Export > History
  3. Re-download previous exports

Exports are saved for 30 days.

Template-Based Export

Using Templates

Create consistent formatting:

  1. Go to Settings > Export Templates
  2. Upload a reference document (Word or LaTeX)
  3. Select it when exporting

Creating Templates

For Word:

  1. Create a Word document with your styles
  2. Define headings, body text, etc.
  3. Upload as template

For LaTeX:

  1. Create a .tex file with your preamble
  2. Include required packages
  3. Upload as template

Troubleshooting

Export Fails

  • Check internet connection
  • Try a different format
  • Reduce image sizes
  • Contact support with error message

Formatting Issues

  • Preview before final export
  • Check source Markdown formatting
  • Try different export options

Missing Content

  • Ensure all images are uploaded
  • Check for unsupported features
  • Review export log

Next Steps