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Complete Guide to Export and Publishing in MD Editor (2025)

Discover our redesigned sharing workflow that makes exporting and publishing content more intuitive. Learn about the new destination-first approach and expanded platform support.

Complete Guide to Export and Publishing in MD Editor (2025)

We redesigned how sharing works in MD Editor because the old way was confusing. People would pick a format (like PDF), then get frustrated when it wasn't available for their chosen platform.

Now it's backwards: pick your destination first (Medium, GitHub, your computer, etc.), then choose from the formats that actually work there. Simple change, way less confusion.

Share to multiple destinations

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We've redesigned the sharing experience to be more intuitive. Instead of choosing formats first, you now select your destination, then pick from compatible formats.

How It Works

  • Step 1: Choose Your Destination
  • Step 2: Select Your Format (only compatible options shown)

Supported Destinations & Formats

Local Computer

You can now share articles directly to your local computer in multiple formats:

Download in multiple formats

All formats supported: Markdown, HTML, Styled HTML, PDF, DocX, ODT, Zip Markdown

You can also export to DOCX and ODT formats:

Export to DOCX, ODT, or ZIP

GitHub Gist

  • Markdown, HTML

GitHub Repo

  • Markdown, HTML, Zip Markdown

Publish to GitHub or S3

AWS S3

  • Markdown, HTML, PDF, DocX

Dropbox

  • Markdown, HTML, PDF, DocX, Zip Markdown

Publishing Platforms

  • Medium: Markdown (auto-converted)
  • Dev.to: Markdown
  • Hashnode: Markdown

Key Benefits

  • No more confusion: Only see formats that work with your chosen destination
  • Faster workflow: Think destination first, format second
  • Better discoverability: All sharing options organized by use case

Common Use Cases

  • Technical Docs: GitHub Repo (Markdown) → AWS S3 (PDF backup)
  • Blog Posts: Medium/Dev.to (Markdown) → Local (multiple formats)
  • Team Collaboration: GitHub Gist (drafts) → Dropbox (reviews)

Getting Started

  1. Click Share in the toolbar
  2. Choose your destination
  3. Select format from filtered options
  4. Configure settings and share

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I publish to Medium from MD Editor?

Click Share → select Medium as your destination → authenticate with your Medium account → choose Markdown format. Your article will be published as a draft to Medium, where you can review and publish it to your audience.

What's the difference between HTML and Styled HTML export?

HTML exports clean, semantic HTML without styling—perfect for embedding in existing websites with your own CSS. Styled HTML includes inline styles and formatting, ready to use standalone or copy-paste into platforms that accept HTML.

Can I export with images bundled locally?

Yes! Use the Zip Markdown format when exporting to Local Computer, GitHub Repo, or Dropbox. This automatically downloads all remote images, bundles them in a subfolder, and updates your Markdown file to reference local paths—perfect for offline use or self-contained documentation.

How do I connect GitHub, AWS S3, or Dropbox?

Go to Settings → Integrations, then authenticate with the service you want to connect. Once connected, these destinations will appear in your Share menu with secure, authorized access.

What format should I use for documentation?

For technical documentation, use Markdown for GitHub repositories (version control friendly) and PDF for AWS S3 or Dropbox backups (preserves formatting). Consider exporting to both formats for maximum compatibility.

Can I publish to multiple platforms at once?

Currently, each share action targets one destination. However, you can quickly share to multiple destinations sequentially using the streamlined workflow. Batch publishing to multiple platforms is on our roadmap.

Does exporting to PDF preserve diagrams and code formatting?

Yes! Diagrams created with Mermaid, Graphviz, and Markmap are rendered as high-quality images in PDF exports. Code blocks maintain syntax highlighting and formatting for professional-looking documentation.

How do I export just one section of my document?

Select the text you want to export, then use the Share feature. MD Editor will detect your selection and offer to export only the selected content instead of the entire document.

What's the maximum file size for exports?

Most export formats have no strict size limit, but very large documents (50+ MB) may take longer to process. For optimal performance, consider breaking very large documents into smaller, focused sections.

Can I schedule automatic exports or backups?

Automatic scheduled exports aren't currently available, but you can manually export to cloud storage (Dropbox, AWS S3) for backups. Automated backup scheduling is planned for future releases.

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