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Export AI Chats in 7 Formats

XWX AI Chat Exporter supports 7 output formats. Each format preserves different aspects of the conversation — choose the one that fits your workflow.

Format Comparison

FormatMenu LabelEditableCodeMathImagesTables
MarkdownMarkdown (.md)
PDFPDF (Pro) 💎
WordWord (.docx)
TextText (.txt)
JSONJSON (.json)
NotionSave to Notion
ClipboardCopy to Clipboard

= content preserved. = content not included.

  • Code: Text and Clipboard include code as plain text (no syntax highlighting). PDF, Word, Markdown, JSON, and Notion preserve code blocks with language tags.
  • Math: All formats preserve math formulas. PDF and Word render them visually. Text, Clipboard, and Markdown preserve LaTeX as readable text ($...$). Notion converts formulas to equation blocks.
  • Images: PDF, Word, and Notion include actual images. Markdown and JSON only store image paths/URLs as text. Text and Clipboard do not include images.

💡 The 💎 on PDF indicates enhanced rendering quality.

Export format menu with all 7 options and format indicators
Export format menu with all 7 options and format indicators

PDF — Best for Sharing & Printing

PDF is the universal format for sharing documents. Exports include:

  • Syntax-highlighted code blocks
  • Rendered LaTeX math formulas
  • Full-color images and charts
  • Auto-generated table of contents for long conversations
  • Dark mode support

Best for: Sharing with colleagues, printing, archiving, client deliverables.

PDF output preview — code highlighting, math formulas, tables
PDF output preview — code highlighting, math formulas, tables

Markdown — Best for PKM & Knowledge Tools

Markdown exports include clean, standards-compliant .md files with:

  • ATX-style headings and formatting
  • Fenced code blocks with language tags
  • Image references (downloaded locally)
  • Optional YAML frontmatter with AI-generated tags, summaries, and metadata
  • Math formulas in $...$ and $$...$$ blocks

Best for: Obsidian, Notion, Logseq, Joplin, Zettelkasten workflows.

Markdown output preview with YAML frontmatter
Markdown output preview with YAML frontmatter
tip: Combine Markdown export with AI Tags & Summaries to auto-generate YAML frontmatter — turning every export into a queryable knowledge asset.

Word (.docx) — Best for Editing & Collaboration

Word exports produce fully editable .docx files:

  • Headings mapped to Word heading styles (H1-H6)
  • Tables with formatting preserved
  • Code blocks as styled monospace sections
  • Images embedded inline
  • Comments and track changes compatible

Best for: Reports, documentation, collaborative editing in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Word (.docx) output preview in Microsoft Word
Word (.docx) output preview in Microsoft Word

Notion Sync — Best for Knowledge Bases

Notion sync pushes conversations directly to your Notion workspace:

  • No file download — content appears instantly in Notion
  • Auto-structured with Notion-native blocks
  • Headings, toggles, callouts, and code blocks
  • Optional: add AI-generated tags and summaries as properties

Best for: Building a centralized knowledge base from multiple AI conversations.

Clipboard — Best for Quick Paste

Copy the conversation as formatted text directly to your clipboard:

  • One click, instant copy
  • Paste into any text field, email, or document
  • Preserves basic formatting (bold, code, links)

Best for: Quick sharing, pasting into Slack/email, ad-hoc documentation.

Notion sync result — structured blocks with properties
Notion sync result — structured blocks with properties

TXT & JSON — Best for Archives & Programmatic Use

TXT: Plain text with no formatting. Smallest file size. Good for simple text archives.

JSON: Structured data with full conversation metadata:

  • Message roles (user/assistant/system)
  • Timestamps
  • Content as structured objects
  • Platform and model information

Best for: Programmatic processing, custom integrations, data analysis, backups.

Clipboard export pasted into a text editor
Clipboard export pasted into a text editor

Frequently Asked Questions

Which format should I choose?+

For sharing: PDF. For Obsidian/PKM: Markdown. For editing: Word. For knowledge base: Notion sync. For quick paste: Clipboard.

Is PDF export free?+

Yes, PDF export is completely free for all users. The 💎 label indicates enhanced rendering quality. All 7 export formats are free.

Can I convert between formats later?+

Yes. Export to Markdown first (most flexible), then convert to other formats using tools like Pandoc.

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