Format-by-format: images
| Format | DALL·E images | Uploaded images |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ inline | ✓ inline | |
| HTML | ✓ embedded | ✓ embedded |
| PNG | ✓ rendered in image | ✓ rendered in image |
| Markdown | Reference only | Reference only |
| TXT | ✗ | ✗ |
| JSON | URL/reference | URL/reference |
| CSV | ✗ | ✗ |
Format-by-format: tables
| Format | Table output |
|---|---|
| Rendered table with rows and columns | |
| HTML | Proper HTML table elements |
| Markdown | Pipe table syntax (GFM) |
| PNG | Visual rendering of the table |
| TXT | Plain text — spacing may not align |
| JSON | Raw text content, no table structure |
| CSV | Raw text content, no table structure |
Format-by-format: code blocks
| Format | Code block output |
|---|---|
| Formatted block with syntax highlighting | |
| HTML | Styled block with language label |
| Markdown | Fenced block with language identifier |
| PNG | Visual rendering with highlighting |
| TXT | Plain text — code present, no formatting |
| JSON | Raw string — code present, no fencing |
| CSV | Raw string — code present, no fencing |
Format-by-format: LaTeX math
| Format | Math output |
|---|---|
| Typeset notation (rendered equations) | |
| HTML | Rendered (browser-dependent) |
| PNG | Visual rendering — typeset in image |
| Markdown | LaTeX source preserved (renders in Obsidian, Typora) |
| TXT | Raw LaTeX source only |
| JSON | Raw LaTeX source only |
| CSV | Raw LaTeX source only |
Choose the right format for your content. PDF for images and math, Markdown for code and developer tools.
Add to Chrome, FreeQuick format recommendations by content type
- Math-heavy conversation → PDF (typeset equations) or Markdown (LaTeX source for editors with math support)
- Code-heavy conversation → Markdown (fenced blocks, language labels, works in GitHub and Obsidian) or PDF
- Conversation with DALL·E images → PDF or HTML (both embed images)
- Conversation with tables → PDF, HTML, or Markdown (all preserve table structure)
- Plain dialogue, no special formatting → TXT or Markdown (both work well)
- Data analysis → JSON or CSV
Frequently asked questions
Does exporting ChatGPT to PDF preserve images?
Yes. PDF export includes DALL·E generated images and images you uploaded to the conversation. They appear inline in the PDF document.
Does Markdown export preserve tables?
Yes. ChatCache exports tables as standard Markdown pipe table syntax, which renders correctly in GitHub, Obsidian, Typora, and other Markdown editors that support GFM tables.
Which format best preserves LaTeX math?
PDF is the best choice for typeset math — it renders equations as visual notation, not raw source. Markdown preserves the LaTeX source code for use in editors that support math rendering like Obsidian.
Does HTML export preserve DALL·E images?
Yes. HTML export embeds images inline in the file. The resulting .html file is self-contained — images are included, not linked externally.
What does TXT export do with code blocks?
TXT export preserves the raw text of code but loses fenced block formatting and syntax highlighting. The code content is present but rendered as plain text without language markers.