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Other Export Formats

Beyond PDF and Word, Opus supports several additional export formats.

HTML

Export self-contained web pages.

Features

  • Single HTML file
  • All assets embedded (Base64)
  • Works offline
  • Responsive design

Options

  • Standalone - Complete HTML document
  • Fragment - Just the content (no <html> wrapper)
  • Include TOC - Navigation sidebar
  • Theme - Light, dark, or custom CSS

Use Cases

  • Web publishing
  • Online supplementary materials
  • Archival (future-proof)
  • Email content

Export Steps

  1. Click Export > HTML
  2. Choose options
  3. Download .html file
  4. Open in any browser

LaTeX

Export to LaTeX source files.

Features

  • Clean .tex output
  • Uses standard packages
  • Compatible with most LaTeX distributions
  • Equations preserved natively

Options

  • Document class - article, report, book
  • Packages - Include common packages
  • Bibliography - Include .bib file
  • Template - Use custom preamble

Output Files

Exporting creates:

  • document.tex - Main source
  • references.bib - Bibliography (if citations)
  • images/ - Image folder (if images)

Use Cases

  • Journals requiring LaTeX
  • Further typesetting
  • Integration with existing LaTeX projects
  • Maximum control over output

Tips

  • Review the .tex file before compiling
  • May need template adjustments
  • Complex tables might need manual fixes

EPUB

Export e-book format for readers.

Features

  • Reflowable text
  • E-reader compatible
  • Small file size
  • Table of contents

Options

  • Cover image - Book cover
  • Metadata - Title, author, description
  • Chapters - Split by heading level
  • Styles - Customize appearance

Compatibility

Works with:

  • Kindle (via conversion)
  • Apple Books
  • Kobo
  • Most e-reader apps

Use Cases

  • Books and long documents
  • Mobile reading
  • Dissertation distribution
  • Course materials

Limitations

  • Tables may not render well
  • Complex layouts simplified
  • Math as images

ODT (OpenDocument)

Export to open standard format.

Features

  • Open standard
  • Works with LibreOffice/OpenOffice
  • Similar to Word export
  • No vendor lock-in

Options

Same as Word export:

  • Page layout
  • Track changes
  • Styles

Use Cases

  • LibreOffice users
  • Open source workflows
  • Archival (open standard)

Plain Text

Export raw text, no formatting.

Features

  • Maximum compatibility
  • Tiny file size
  • No dependencies

Options

  • Line wrapping - None, or at column
  • Encoding - UTF-8 (default)

Use Cases

  • Text analysis
  • Import to other systems
  • Accessibility
  • Backup

Markdown

Export the source Markdown.

Features

  • Exact source preserved
  • Portable to other editors
  • Version control friendly

Options

  • Include frontmatter - YAML metadata
  • Resolve citations - Expand to full text
  • Images - Embed or reference

Use Cases

  • Backup
  • Migration to other tools
  • Sharing with Markdown users
  • Git repositories

PowerPoint (PPTX)

For presentations only.

Features

  • Editable slides
  • Standard PowerPoint format
  • Speaker notes included

Options

  • Template - Use custom design
  • Slide size - Standard, widescreen
  • Include notes - Export speaker notes

Use Cases

  • Sharing with PowerPoint users
  • Final design touches
  • Conference requirements

Limitations

  • Complex layouts simplified
  • Animations not supported
  • Custom themes may not transfer

Comparison Table

Format Editable Universal Preserves Layout File Size
PDF No Yes Yes Medium
Word Yes High Approximate Medium
HTML Yes* Yes Yes Small
LaTeX Yes Medium You control Small
EPUB No Medium No (reflows) Small
ODT Yes Medium Approximate Medium
Plain Text Yes Yes No Tiny
Markdown Yes Medium No Tiny

*HTML is viewable everywhere but editing requires tools.

Batch Export

Export to multiple formats at once:

  1. Click Export > Multiple Formats
  2. Select desired formats
  3. Configure each
  4. Download as ZIP

API Export

For automation:

curl -X POST https://api.opus.phd/export \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer TOKEN" \
  -d "document_id=abc123" \
  -d "format=pdf" \
  -o document.pdf

See API documentation for details.

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