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Comprehensive export guide
Last updated May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Done writing, want to take it with you? Slima's 6 export formats cover every case.
6 formats
| Format | Use |
|---|---|
| Slima backup (.slima) | Full backup, re-importable to any Slima account |
| Zip | Compressed archive that keeps the folder structure |
| Markdown (.md) | Programmable, portable, git-friendly |
| Word (.docx) | Send to editor / publisher |
| EPUB | Kindle / Apple Books (Starter plan and up) |
| Plain text (.txt) | Simple backup |
How
Three paths:
1 · Batch export from My Works
My Works → enter selection mode → tick books → Export Toolbar at the bottom → pick format
2 · In-book export
Inside a book: App / File menu → Export → format menu pops up (on mobile, the More sheet)
3 · File-tree right-click
Right-click a file or folder in the in-book file tree → Export → pick format (folders can also merge or keep files separate)
Scope
Before export:
- Whole book
- Specific chapters
- Specific folder (e.g. only "Chapters", not "Notes")
The export dialog
The export dialog does just two things: pick a format (6 of them) and show preview stats (file count, word count, file size). There are no cover, TOC, chapter-page-break, acknowledgement-page or style-theme options. When you export a folder you can additionally choose to merge everything into one file or keep files separate.
Pre / post
- Export doesn't need a save — Slima always auto-saves, exports current state
- Export doesn't affect the source book
Plan limits
EPUB export requires the Starter plan or above. Every other format is unlimited, and there is no monthly export-count cap.
See: /plans