Complete ZIP — best default
Use it when the thread matters. It combines documents, structured data, a README, and downloadable media in one package.
PDF — best for reading and sharing
Use it for a stable visual document with selectable text, printable pages, timestamps, and source links.
HTML — best offline reading experience
Use it when you want the designed archive to open in an ordinary browser without installing another application.
Markdown — best for editing and knowledge bases
Use it in Obsidian, Notion, Git repositories, static sites, or any editor that understands lightweight markup.
JSON — best for analysis and migration
Use it when code needs the structured author, timestamp, post, relation, media, metrics, and source fields.
Text and media-only — best for narrow needs
Plain text is universally readable. Media-only keeps the package small when the files are all you need.
From public link to portable files
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Choose Complete archive when you are unsure.
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Add a PDF when other people need a polished reading copy.
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Use Markdown or JSON when the archive will enter another workflow.
Common questions
Which format keeps the highest-quality media?
Media-only and Complete archive both use the same original-first media retrieval path.
Which format is smallest?
Plain text is typically smallest, followed by Markdown. Media dominates the size of ZIP archives.
Which format works without SkyArchive?
All downloaded formats do. HTML opens in a browser; PDF in a PDF reader; Markdown, text, and JSON in ordinary editors.
Can I download several formats without rebuilding the thread?
Yes. Once the thread is loaded, export as many formats as needed.
Build the archive while the post is still public.
Paste the source URL, inspect the preview, and download the formats you actually need.
Open the exporter →