Exporting Content from Craft

Craft allows you to export your documents in various formats, making it easy to share, back up, or move your content to other platforms. Exporting is available across iOS, Mac, iPad, Web, and Windows, with some format differences depending on the platform.

How to Export a Document

  1. Open the document you want to export.
  2. Click on the Share button in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Export As.
  4. Choose the desired export format.

Available Export Formats

iOS, Mac, and iPad

  • PDF (.pdf) – Ideal for sharing a formatted, print-ready version of your document.
  • Microsoft Word (.docx) – Exports a Word-compatible file for further editing.
  • Image (.png/.jpeg) – Converts the document into an image.
  • Markdown (.md) – Retains structure and basic formatting for use in other apps.
  • Email – Sends the document directly via email.

Web App and Windows

  • PDF (.pdf) – Print-friendly export format.
  • Image (.png/.jpeg) – Exports the document as an image file.
  • Markdown (.md) – A structured text format for cross-platform use.
  • TextBundle (.textbundle) – Exports Markdown along with embedded images and attachments.

Exporting Multiple Documents at Once (Mac & iPad Only)

Bulk exporting multiple documents at once is only available on Mac and iPad. The available formats for bulk export are:

  • Markdown (.md)
  • TextBundle (.textbundle)
  • PDF (.pdf)

How to Bulk Export Multiple Documents

  1. Navigate to a folder that contains the documents you want to export.
  2. Select multiple documents by clicking and holding (iPad) or using Shift + Click (Mac).
  3. Tap the three-dot menu (•••) in the top-right corner.
  4. Select Export As, then choose a format.

Exporting a Folder (Mac, iPad, and iOS Only)

You can export an entire folder, but this option is only available on Mac, iPad, and iOS.

How to Export a Folder

  1. Open Craft on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
  2. Locate the folder you want to export.
  3. Tap the three-dot menu (•••) in the top-right corner.
  4. Select Export As, then choose a format.

Sharing vs. Exporting

  • If you want to collaborate on a document, consider using Share Links instead of exporting. This allows others to view or edit the document in Craft.
  • You can also publish documents online via Public Links for easy sharing.

Best Practices for Exporting

✔ Use PDF or Word for professional document sharing.
✔ Choose Markdown or TextBundle for cross-platform compatibility.
✔ Batch export multiple documents for backups or migrations (Mac & iPad only).
✔ Check formatting after exporting to ensure all elements appear correctly.

By using Craft’s export features, you can seamlessly move and share your content in the format that works best for you. Let us know if you have any questions! 🚀