How to Create PDF Exports from Coda Docs

Learn how to export Coda docs as polished PDF files, customize page layout and orientation, and share or archive content offline easily.

Quick answer

To export a Coda doc as a PDF, open the document, click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, select Print & PDF, then choose Export to PDF. Customize page size, orientation, and layout in the Export Details panel, then click Export to download the finished PDF file to your device.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open the document you want to export
  2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
  3. Select Print & PDF, then Export to PDF
  4. Adjust page size, orientation, and layout in Export Details
  5. Click Export to generate the file
  6. Save the PDF to your device

Summary

Coda's PDF export tool lets you turn any doc into a shareable, offline-ready file without leaving the editor. It's useful for sending polished reports, proposals, or reference docs to people who don't have a Coda account.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the document you want to export

    Navigate to the specific Coda doc you want to turn into a PDF. If you're exporting a doc with multiple sections, check that all the pages and tables you need are visible using /guides/coda/navigate-the-coda-interface before you start the export.

  2. Step 2

    Open the three-dot menu

    Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the doc window. This menu holds sharing, printing, and export options separate from the page-level controls.

  3. Step 3

    Select Print & PDF

    Hover over the Print & PDF option in the dropdown menu. A submenu will appear with the Export to PDF option — click it to open the export configuration screen.

  4. Step 4

    Fill in the Export Details

    Set your preferred page size (such as Letter or A4), choose portrait or landscape orientation, and pick a layout that fits your content. If your doc includes wide tables, landscape orientation usually prevents columns from getting cut off.

  5. Step 5

    Click Export and save the file

    Click the Export button to generate the PDF. Coda will process the doc and prompt you to save the file to your device, where you can rename it and store it alongside other exports.

  6. Step 6

    Review the finished PDF

    Open the downloaded file to confirm formatting, page breaks, and table visibility look correct. If something is off, go back and adjust the layout settings, then export again — the original doc in Coda stays unaffected.

Why this matters

You need to send a client-ready proposal or internal report to someone outside your workspace who can't open a live Coda doc. Exporting to PDF gives you a static, formatted file you can email, print, or archive while keeping the original doc editable.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I export just one page instead of the entire doc?

    Yes. Open the specific page you want, then use the same three-dot menu and Export to PDF option — Coda exports the page currently in focus along with its subpages.

  • Does exporting to PDF affect the original Coda doc?

    No. The PDF export creates a separate static file and does not change, lock, or affect the live document in any way.

  • Can I export tables as something other than a PDF?

    Yes. Individual tables can be downloaded as CSV files instead of PDFs — see /guides/coda/export-data-from-coda for the full breakdown of export formats.

  • Is PDF export available on the free plan?

    Yes, PDF export is a standard feature available to all Coda users regardless of plan tier, as long as you have viewing or editing access to the doc.

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