Export InVision prototypes
  • 26 Jun 2024
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No bulk export option
You need to export each document one by one as a bulk export option is not available. Note that our Support team can't export documents on your behalf.


V7 users

With InVision V7, you can export your prototype as a fully functioning offline prototype, PDF, or ZIP file.

Who can export prototypes?

Team members (owners, admins, managers, members) can export prototypes. Guests don't have the option to export prototypes.

You can learn more in this article: InVision V7 user roles

Exporting a prototype

To export a prototype:

  1. Sign in to your InVision V7 account and open the prototype.
  2. At the top right of the page, click the ••• (more) menu.
  3. Click Export prototype, and then click your preferred export type:
    • Export to PDF
    • Export as offline prototype
    • Export screen images (.zip)
    • Export comments (.csv)

A new window will open, and the file will download to your computer.

Exporting specific screens

For information on exporting specific screens, check out this article: Exporting specific screens in InVision V7

Limitations

There are a few limitations when exporting a prototype to PDF:

  • Landscape orientation is not an option.
  • Password protection is not supported.

When exporting a prototype to PDF, ZIP file, and as an offline prototype, there is a file size limit of 4GB.

Windows users need to unzip the downloaded file to properly view the offline prototype.

Exporting Prototype comments

You can export all prototype comments or comments for select screens in CSV format. Learn more here: Exporting Prototype Comments in InVision V7

V6 users

With InVision, you can download a prototype as a PDF or ZIP file. 

Before you start

Exporting prototypes

To download a prototype:

  1. Sign in to your account and navigate to the Documents page.
  2. Open the prototype you want to export.
  3. In the menu bar directly above the prototype screens, click the ••• (more) icon.
  4. Click Download Prototype.
  5. Choose the export format:
    • ZIP: Download a ZIP of your prototype to run on your own server. The following settings are available for ZIP exports:
      • Prevent hotspot hinting
      • Prevent access to all screens in the prototype using the navigation arrows
      • Remove "Made in InVision" branding from the exported prototype
    • PDF: Download a PDF of all of the screens in your prototype as separate pages. The following settings are available for PDF exports:
      • Portrait or Landscape orientation
      • Include conversations in the PDF (and which type/status)
      • Add password to PDF
  6. Click the Generate button.

A new browser tab will open, letting you know that the file is being generated. Depending on the file size, it may take a few moments. Once the file is ready, click the Download button.

Note

Hotspots will not appear in downloaded PDF files.

You will also receive an email notification when the download is complete. Clicking the download link in the email will download the file directly to your computer. If you click the download link in your email, but you are not signed in to InVision in your browser, you will be prompted to sign in before the download begins.

Tip:

Need to download just a single screen? Check out this article: How can I download a screen?


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