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Export Formats

Inkweld can export your writing in four formats: EPUB, PDF, HTML, and Markdown.

Available Formats​

FormatBest For
EPUBE-readers, digital distribution
PDFPrint, manuscripts, archival
HTMLWeb publishing, previewing
MarkdownBackup, version control, migration

EPUB​

The industry-standard e-book format. Compatible with most e-readers (Kindle via conversion, Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play Books). Includes table of contents, cover, and metadata.

PDF​

Basic print-ready document. Uses jsPDF for client-side generation. Suitable for printing or digital reading.

HTML​

Single-file web output. Viewable in any browser. Includes embedded styling.

Markdown​

Plain text with formatting. Maximum portability and version-control friendly.

Creating an Export​

Exports are created through publish plans:

  1. Open your project
  2. Click Create Publish Plan on the project home
  3. Select a format
  4. Add content items (documents, TOC)
  5. Fill in metadata (title, author)
  6. Click Generate

The file downloads to your browser.

What's Included​

Each export includes:

  • Cover image — Your project cover (if enabled)
  • Table of contents — Generated from your content items
  • Document content — The documents you added to the plan
  • Metadata — Title, author, language, description

Client-Side Generation​

Exports are generated entirely in your browser:

  • No file upload to servers
  • Works offline (if content is cached)
  • Fast processing
  • Privacy preserved

Stored Exports​

After generation, the file is stored in your Media Library under the "Published" category. You can re-download it later without regenerating.

Next: Publish Plans — Save export configurations for reuse.