Sitemap export formats and previews
Slickplan simplifies the process of exporting your sitemap in multiple formats tailored to your needs. Here are examples of each export format, along with a preview of the output.
Example sitemap
Here is a preview of our sample sitemap that we will be exporting.
PDF export
The default export setting is an 8.5” x 11” portrait PDF. You can adjust the paper size, switch to landscape, add notes, include interactive annotations, or export in black and white. Additionally, you can include the page type, date, and page numbers by default. For more details, see: Exporting sitemaps: Quick guide.
Here are examples of exported PDFs:
- 8”x10” landscape with notes, date, version, and page count
- 8.5”x11” portrait with page type, page count, and no colors
- If your sitemap is wide, choose landscape orientation.
- If it’s long, use portrait orientation
- An HTML file
- A CSS file
- Notes in a .txt file
- Easy to open in software like Microsoft Excel
- Can be imported into databases for development
- Exported as a ZIP archive containing the CSV file
- Simple and clear representation of your sitemap
- Useful for quick references
- Suitable for hardcopy planning
- Facilitates the transfer of sitemaps between Slickplan accounts.
- Learn more about importing XML sitemaps here.
- Complete website export
- Each sitemap page as a separate document page
- Sections for copied content and images
- A table of contents with navigation links
- HTML files
- CSS files
- All uploaded assets
Image (Vector EPS & PNG) export
For PNG exports, the sitemap resembles the PDF. However, if it spans multiple pages, it will be saved as multiple images.
For EPS exports, the output appears like the PDF but is editable in programs such as Adobe Illustrator.
HTML export
Exporting to HTML allows you to view the sitemap in any web browser. This process also saves the CSS file and lets you add notes.
The export results in a ZIP archive that contains:
CSV export
CSV exports deliver tabular data from your sitemap, making it easy to work with in spreadsheet software or databases. This format is perfect for further data development and analysis.
TXT export
TXT exports provide a straightforward, text-based view of your sitemap. This format is ideal for a quick overview or for printed use in planning.
Slickplan XML
An XML file is a practical format included in a ZIP archive, ideal for transferring data between applications. Here are some key points:
DOCX (Content Outline) export
Exporting to DOCX creates an archive that contains a Word document, which includes:
This file can be opened with Microsoft Word 2010 or newer versions.
Complete website export
Exporting as a Complete Website generates a ready-to-deploy package that includes:
This allows you to publish a live website directly from your sitemap.
