Exporting

Export your manuscript from Codiko in multiple formats. The export dialog gives you full control over layout, typography, and page setup — with built-in presets for self-publishing and submissions.

How to Export

1. Open the book you want to export
2. Go to File → Export in the menu bar
3. Choose your format using the tabs at the top: PDF, EPUB, Word, or Markdown
4. Select a preset or customise the settings
5. Use the live preview to see how your book will look
6. Click “Export” and choose a save location

Formats

• PDF — fully typeset with page sizes, margins, fonts, page numbers, table of contents, and title page. Ideal for print and self-publishing
• EPUB — reflowable ebook format with table of contents and optional cover image. Ready for Kindle and other e-readers
• Word — .docx format with formatting preserved. Suitable for submitting to editors, agents, or publishers
• Markdown — clean .md file, great for version control or further editing

Presets

Codiko includes built-in presets so you don’t have to configure everything from scratch:

• Amazon KDP (Print) — 6×9″ trim with KDP-compliant margins, mirror margins for print binding, and page numbers
• Amazon KDP (Ebook) — EPUB optimised for Kindle with reflowable content and table of contents
• Print Book (Trade) — standard A5 trade paperback layout
• Print Book (Mass Market) — compact B-format for mass-market paperbacks
• Standard Manuscript — industry-standard format for publisher submissions (double-spaced, wide margins)
• Reading Copy — comfortable layout for proofreading with generous spacing
• Ebook / Digital — optimised for screen reading with block paragraphs

Select a preset from the dropdown, then adjust any setting to suit your needs. If you change a setting, you’ll see a “Modified” badge — click Reset to return to the preset defaults.

Settings

The export dialog lets you control:

• Page — page size (A5, US Trade, US Letter, and more) with custom width and height
• Margins — top, bottom, inside/outside with mirror margins for print binding
• Typography — font size, line spacing, paragraph style (indented or block), and first-line indent
• Page numbers — none, bottom centre, bottom outside (alternating), or top outside (alternating)
• Table of contents — toggle on or off
• Chapters — heading alignment (centre or left) and chapter start (next page or right page/recto)
• Scene breaks — custom scene break text (e.g. “* * *” or “#”) and spacing
• Title page — toggle on or off, with author name and alignment
• Cover image (EPUB only) — embed a cover image in your ebook

Live Preview

PDF and EPUB exports include a live preview panel. As you change settings, the preview updates to show how your book will look. Navigate between pages using the controls at the bottom.

What’s Included

Exports include all scenes within the selected book, assembled in order with chapter headings. Scene breaks are preserved. Formatting (bold, italic, headings, blockquotes) is carried through to all formats. Front matter and back matter pages (dedication, about the author, etc.) are included in their correct positions.

What’s Not Included

Exports contain the manuscript prose only. Characters, timeline data, world-building entries, and notes are not included in the export — these are part of your .codiko project file.