Export to PDF

Download your Sparlo report as a PDF for offline viewing, printing, or sharing outside the platform.

How to Export

1. Open your completed report
2. Click the Export PDF button
3. Wait a moment while the PDF is generated
4. The file will download automatically

What's Included

Your PDF export contains:

• All report sections — Executive summary through recommendations
• Formatted layout — Professional formatting suitable for printing
• Section headers — Clear navigation through the document
• All text content — Complete research findings

What's Not Included

• Chat history — Conversations are not included in the PDF
• Interactive features — Navigation, collapsible sections
• Future updates — PDF is a snapshot at the time of export

Use Cases

Presentations

Share research findings in meetings or presentations. The PDF format works in any presentation context.

Stakeholder Review

Send to decision-makers who may not have Sparlo access or prefer document formats.

Record Keeping

Archive important research for future reference.

Printing

Print physical copies for workshops, design reviews, or offline reference.

Compliance/Documentation

Include in formal documentation packages where link sharing isn't appropriate.

Tips for PDF Use

File Naming

Downloaded PDFs have automatic names. Rename them descriptively for your filing system:

• thermal-management-research-2025-01.pdf
• prosthetic-fatigue-study.pdf

Combining with Notes

If you had a valuable chat conversation, consider:

1. Copying key chat exchanges
2. Pasting into a document
3. Appending to your PDF or keeping as a companion file

Version Control

If you regenerate a report or have multiple versions:

• Include dates in filenames
• Keep previous versions for comparison
• Note which version was shared with whom

Troubleshooting

Export Takes Too Long

Large reports may take 30-60 seconds to generate. Wait for the download to start.

Export Fails

If the export doesn't work:

1. Refresh the page and try again
2. Try a different browser
3. Contact support at help@sparlo.ai if the issue persists

PDF Looks Different

The PDF is optimized for printing and offline viewing, so it may look slightly different from the web version. All content is preserved.

What's Next

• Sharing Reports - Share via link instead
• Using Chat - Explore your report further before exporting