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How to export a structure for a paper or slides

Beginner 4 min 3 steps

Short answer: Click Download and pick SVG or PDF for papers, or PNG for slides.

You will learn to: Draw a structure; Download an SVG; Download a PNG.

1 Watch demo2 Try in editor

Watch the demo

Export in about 15 seconds.

The steps in text

Step 1: Draw benzene

  1. Pick benzene in the ring bar and click the canvas.

Step 2: Download an SVG

  1. Click Download in the top row.
  2. Click SVG.

Step 3: Download a PNG

  1. Click Download again.
  2. Click PNG. Pick a size, then click Export.

Try it in the editor

The full MolDraw editor opens here. It loads when you open this tab.

Questions and answers

Which format is best for a paper?

Use SVG or PDF. They stay sharp at any size.

Which format is best for slides?

Use PNG or SVG. Both paste well into PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Can I export a transparent PNG?

Yes. Pick PNG. Pick PNG white for a white background.

For more detail, read the guide in the docs.