Export Records

💾 What is Export Records?

Data recorded in Reading Forest can not only be saved as text files, but also printed as paper records or exported in other formats for various uses. You can take advantage of the best of both digital and analog worlds.

✨ Main Features

• 💾 Text File Save Save your reading notes in .txt format. Since it's a simple text format, it can be opened in other apps and has high versatility.
• 🖨️ Print Function You can print your reading notes on paper using your browser's print function. It outputs beautifully with a print-optimized layout.
• ☁️ Save to Cloud You can save directly to Google Drive. The automatic backup feature prevents data loss.
• 📤 Data Import You can load existing text files and manage them in Reading Forest.

📄 Export Formats

• .xlsx (Excel Format) [Paid Plan Only] Save in spreadsheet format that can be opened in Microsoft Excel. Convenient for aggregating and analyzing reading data.
• .csv (CSV Format) Comma-separated text format. Can be opened in Excel or spreadsheets.
• .md (Markdown Format) [Paid Plan Only] Save in Markdown format. Convenient for reposting to blogs or integrating with technical documents.
• .html (HTML Format) [Paid Plan Only] Save in a format that can be opened in a browser. You can share while maintaining the layout.
• .bib (BibTeX Format) [Paid Plan Only] Format for creating reference lists for academic papers. Can be used with LaTeX, Zotero, Mendeley, etc.
• PDF (Using Print Function) By selecting "Save as PDF" from the print dialog, you can save and share your reading notes as a beautiful PDF (free for all plans).

🖨️ Print Function Features

Reading Forest automatically optimizes the layout for printing.

• Print Styles Unnecessary elements like buttons and menus are hidden, and only the content is printed beautifully.
• Page Breaks Long reading notes are properly divided by page. They can be printed neatly without being cut off in the middle.
• Color/Monochrome Support Designed to be readable when printed on either color or monochrome printers.
• PDF Save Available By selecting "Save as PDF" from the print dialog, you can save it as a PDF file.

🎯 Use Cases

As a Backup:
Regularly save as text files to create data backups.

Distribute at Book Clubs:
Print and distribute to book club members. Share your reading notes.

Year-End Review:
Print your reading notes from the entire year to reflect on your reading.

Analyze with Other Tools:
Export in CSV format to get statistics with Excel or data analysis tools.

💡 Tips for Use

• Regular Backups If you regularly save files at the end of the month or year, you can rest easy even in case of data loss.
• As Reading Notes File printed reading notes and keep them as analog reading notes.
• Share on Social Media Share PDF reading notes on social media or blogs and connect with fellow book lovers.
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• Connect with Other Tools Since it's in text format, it easily connects with other reading management tools or note apps.

🔧 Supported Plans

Free Plan: PDF export via print function, .txt, and .csv formats are available

Paid Plan: In addition to above, .xlsx, .md, .html, and .bib formats are available