Export & print

MD Editor exports and print-to-PDF can fail for a few predictable reasons. This guide helps you diagnose the common ones.

Export options (what to try first)

Export to HTML is the most reliable for sharing a styled document.
Export to PDF usually works by exporting HTML first, then printing.

If Export to PDF looks blank or missing diagrams

Try Export to HTML first.
Open the exported HTML in a browser.
Print to PDF from the browser.

Reason: browser print engines are more predictable than in-app PDF paths, especially with diagrams.

If images don’t appear in exports

Prefer images that are already reachable (uploaded assets or https URLs).
If you’re using local-only references, export may not be able to resolve them outside the app.

If you’re offline

Some exports depend on asset resolution and may require a connection, depending on what’s in your document.

Related:

How exports and sharing work: Export & share
Diagram rendering: Diagrams not rendering

Extension file:// access Diagrams not rendering