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You can export journal contents as a PDF document. 

Start an export from one of the following entry points:

1.  On the home page, tap the 3 dots on the top right corner of a journal to open the menu. You can export all pages from a journal. 

Export from Home

2. In a journal, tap the 3 dots on the top right corner of a page to open the page menu. You can export the page in focus, or all pages from the journal. 

Export from Page Menu

3. In a journal, enter selection mode from the side panel. You can export selected pages or cards from the journal. 

Side Panel Selection Mode

Export from Side Panel

Once an Export dialog shows up, select Export as PDF which will bring you to the following: 

Export as PDF Dialog

  • You can choose a location to save the exported PDF document.

  • In More Options, you can optionally exclude exporting the page background and/or page number.

  • Tap on Export to start the export process. Once completed, you can select Open PDF, which will directly open your exported PDF file.

Current Limitations

There are a few known limitations to this export feature:

  • Exported Pencil and Highlighter strokes in PDF will have a slightly different appearance than in Journal due to file format differences.

  • Export as PDF only supports page background in Light Mode.

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