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How to export MOL, SVG and other file formats

Beginner 3 min 3 steps

Short answer: Draw benzene, then download it as a MOL file and as an SVG image.

You will learn to: Download a MOL file; Download an SVG image.

1 Watch demo2 Try in editor

Watch the demo

File formats in about 15 seconds.

The steps in text

Step 1: Draw benzene

  1. Click the benzene button in the ring bar. Click the canvas.

Step 2: Download a MOL file

  1. Click Download at the right of the top row.
  2. Click MOL.

Step 3: Download an SVG

  1. Click Download again.
  2. Click SVG.

Try it in the editor

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

Questions and answers

Which format should I use?

Use MOL or SDF to share structures. Use SVG or PNG for images. Use CDXML for ChemDraw.

Can I open files too?

Yes. Use File, Open for MOL, CDX, CDXML and MolDraw files.

For more detail, read the guide in the docs.