Exporting Documents
GDDKit allows you to share your design document with others in two popular formats: Markdown (.md) for developers, and PDF (.pdf) for publishers, team members, or pitch decks.
To open the export panel, click the Export button in the top-right menu bar.
Exporting to Markdown (.md)
Exporting to Markdown compiles your entire project into a single, clean .md file:
- Perfect for importing your design into wikis (GitHub Wiki, Notion, Obsidian, GitBook).
- Combines all section text in the order specified in your sidebar.
- Preserves your Markdown formatting and raw Mermaid diagram blocks.
- Includes your project metadata (Title, Author, Version) in a clean header block.
Exporting to PDF (.pdf)
Powered by QuestPDF, GDDKit renders a highly professional, print-ready document. The export includes a custom cover page, table of contents (TOC), page numbering, and formatted sections.
PDF Export Themes
GDDKit comes with 8 pre-defined visual themes (PDF Styles) tailored for different project needs and genres:
| PDF Theme Name | Visual Style Description | Suggested Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Bible | Clean white pages, charcoal headers, and standard professional sans-serif fonts. | Internal team documentation, technical specs. |
| Publisher Pitch | Modern, high-contrast violet accent panels with card layouts on the cover. | Sharing with publishers or investors. |
| Blueprint | Blue grid-like headers, monospaced font headers, and technical borders. | Simulation, puzzle, or mechanical game designs. |
| Dark Cinematic | Dark cover panels, deep red accents, and high-impact cinematic layout. | Cyberpunk, sci-fi, horror, or narrative games. |
| Ink Bloom | Organic forest green panels and elegant serif typography. | Fantasy, cozy, adventure, or hand-drawn games. |
| Indie Comic | High-contrast black borders, retro comic fonts, and yellow highlights. | Stylized 2D, platformer, or arcade games. |
| Retro RPG | Parchment-styled accent panels with old-school pixel-friendly spacing. | Classic roguelikes, RPGs, or retro projects. |
| Nordic Frost | Minimalist ice-blue accents, crisp light grey backgrounds, clean lines. | Atmospheric, survival, or puzzle games. |
Exporting Walkthrough
- Click Export in the top menu bar.
- Choose the Export Format (PDF or Markdown).
- If exporting to PDF, select one of the 8 PDF Themes from the dropdown menu.
- Click Export and choose where to save the file.
- A progress bar dialog will appear while QuestPDF compiles your document.
- Once completed, the file will open automatically in your default system viewer.