TextPack Import/Export

Portable file formats are essential for avoiding vendor lock-in. Marked Share embraces the open TextBundle and TextPack standards to keep your content self-contained and universally readable.

What is a TextPack?

A TextBundle is an open format that groups Markdown text and all associated assets into a single bundle folder. A TextPack is simply a compressed (zipped) TextBundle file with a .textpack extension.

Inside a Marked Share TextPack archive, you will find:

• text.md (or text.markdown): The complete, raw Markdown source.
• assets/: Embedded images referenced throughout the text (PNGs, JPEGs, GIFs, WebPs).
• info.json: Metadata specifying the Markdown dialect and published reading style preferences.
• highlights.json: Any highlights, notes, and signatures attached to the document.

Importing Documents

You can import documents into your Marked Share library at any time:

• Drag and Drop: Drag a .textpack, .zip, or .md file directly into your Library or upload area.
• Capture Web Pages: Use the Capture URL tool to convert an external web article into clean Markdown and assets automatically.
• Asset Handling: Local image paths are automatically parsed, uploaded to secure cloud storage, and updated to point to resilient hosted URLs.

Exporting and Round-Tripping

Every document published on Marked Share can be exported immediately:

• Click the TextBundle link in the document toolbar or share dialog.
• Download raw Markdown via /d/<id>.md.
• Download the complete asset-backed archive via /d/<id>.textpack.

Because Marked Share exports follow the standard TextBundle specification, you can open exported TextPacks in Marked, Ulysses, Bear, or any compatible editor with all images and reading styles completely intact.