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Every canvas you create in ZeroTwo can be exported for use outside the platform. Export formats depend on the editor type — a Rich Text document becomes a PDF or Word file; a spreadsheet becomes a CSV; a diagram becomes an SVG or PNG. Click the Download / Export button in the canvas toolbar (top-right of the canvas panel) to access all available formats for the current canvas.

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How to Export

1

Open the canvas

Make sure the canvas panel is open on the right side of your chat. If it is not visible, click the Canvas pill in the prompt bar to reopen it.
2

Click the Export button

In the canvas toolbar at the top-right of the canvas panel, click the Download or Export icon.
3

Select a format

A dropdown or modal appears with the available export formats for the current editor type. Select the format you want.
4

Download or copy

The file downloads to your device, or the content is copied to your clipboard (for Markdown and HTML source exports).

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Export Formats by Editor Type

The Rich Text editor supports four export formats:PDF Best for sharing with stakeholders who need to read but not edit the document. Preserves all document structure:
  • Headings (H1, H2, H3) rendered with proper hierarchy
  • Bold, italic, and inline code formatting
  • Bullet and numbered lists with correct indentation
  • Tables with borders and cell content
  • Code blocks with monospace font
Word (DOCX) Best for sharing documents that others need to edit, or for continuing work in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Compatible with Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Apple Pages. All headings, lists, bold/italic, and tables are converted to native Word styles.Markdown Best for moving content to GitHub, Notion, Obsidian, a CMS, or any Markdown-native tool. Copies the document as Markdown text to your clipboard:
  • # / ## / ### for headings
  • **bold** and *italic*
  • Backtick inline code and fenced code blocks
  • - bullet lists and 1. numbered lists
  • | pipe-format tables
Email Best for generating email drafts to copy into Gmail, Outlook, or any mail client. Structures the canvas content as a properly formatted email — opens with a greeting line, wraps the body, and closes with a professional sign-off. Edit the greeting and signature before sending.

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Export Format Quick Reference

EditorAvailable Exports
Rich TextPDF, Word (DOCX), Markdown (copy to clipboard), Email (copy to clipboard)
CodeCopy to clipboard, Download as file (auto-detected extension)
SpreadsheetCSV download
Mermaid DiagramSVG download, PNG download
HTML PreviewCopy HTML source

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Choosing the Right Format

SituationRecommended Format
Sharing a final document with a clientPDF
Handing off a document for others to editWord (DOCX)
Moving content to GitHub, Notion, or a CMSMarkdown
Sending a long email you drafted in canvasEmail
Importing data into Excel or Google SheetsCSV
Embedding a diagram in documentationSVG
Adding a diagram to a slide deck or emailPNG
Using generated code in your own projectDownload as file
Deploying or embedding an HTML mockupCopy HTML source

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Sharing vs Exporting

Exporting downloads a file to your local device. Sharing generates a public URL that anyone can open in a browser — no file download needed.
  • Export → for working with the content in other tools (Word, Excel, your code editor)
  • Share → for giving read-only access to others without requiring them to download a file
See Share Canvas for details on generating and managing public share links.

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Troubleshooting Exports

PDF generation for large documents can take up to 30 seconds. Wait before retrying. If it still fails:
  • Try a different format (DOCX if PDF fails)
  • Check that your browser allows downloads from zerotwo.ai (look for a blocked download notification in the address bar)
  • Try in a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
  • If the document is very long, try exporting a shorter section first
Some advanced formatting (deeply nested lists, complex tables) may not convert perfectly to all Word versions. If the formatting looks off, try opening the file in Google Docs, which handles DOCX imports more leniently.
Make sure all rows are visible in the spreadsheet canvas before exporting. Scroll to the bottom to verify all data is loaded — only visible rows are included in the CSV export.
A blank diagram export almost always means the diagram has a Mermaid syntax error and is not rendering in the right pane. Ask ZeroTwo to “fix the diagram syntax,” confirm the diagram renders in the right pane, then export again.

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Related Pages

Share Canvas

Generate a public read-only link instead of downloading a file.

Rich Text Editor

Full details on the document editor and formatting options.

Diagram Editor

Mermaid diagrams and SVG/PNG export.

Troubleshooting

Fix common export issues.