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Generate a PDF

PDF publication creates a downloadable document from your map's content, with a cover page, table of contents, and print-ready formatting.

Before you begin

  • You need a map with at least one topic. The map structure determines the PDF's table of contents and page order.

  • PDF generation is available on Pro, Team, and Business plans.

Create a PDF target

  1. Open a map and scroll to Publication Targets.

  2. Click New Target.

  3. Enter a name — e.g., "Printable Guide."

  4. Select PDF as the output format.

  5. Select a condition profile and variable set.

Publish the PDF

  1. Click Publish on the target.

  2. The publishing pipeline resolves components, filters conditions, and substitutes variables — then generates a PDF.

  3. A download link appears when generation is complete.

PDF output differs from web output in several ways: interactive elements (tabbed code groups, Try It panels, the search bar) are not included. Images are embedded at print resolution. The table of contents is generated with page numbers rather than hyperlinks.

What the PDF includes

  • Cover page — project name, target name, generation date, and logo

  • Table of contents — generated from the map structure with page numbers

  • Topic content — each topic on its own page with print-ready typography

  • Page breaks between topics

  • Branding — custom colors, font family, logo

Customize PDF output

Configure PDF-specific settings in Settings > Branding:

  • Font family — choose a separate font for PDF output

  • Header text — appears at the top of every page

  • Footer text — appears at the bottom of every page

  • Primary color — applied to headings and decorative elements

  • Logo — displayed on the cover page

For long documents, keep header text short (company name or document classification) and use footer text for version identifiers or copyright notices. This keeps the page layout clean while still providing context on every page.

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