> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bentowise.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Export as Standalone HTML The **Export** menu in the top bar includes several export options. One of them lets you export an entire board as a standalone HTML file. Snipaste 2026 08 14 13 29 38 This option is worth highlighting because HTML is different from a normal data export: **It can be opened directly in a web browser without Bentowise installed.** That makes it useful for sharing, archiving, or preserving a viewable snapshot of a board at a specific point in time. ## Keep the Board Visually Intact The exported HTML preserves the board's visual appearance as closely as possible, including: * the Bento layout * block positions and sizes * colors * text content and formatting * images that can be embedded directly The recipient can simply open the HTML file in a browser and view the board in a form that remains close to the original. This makes HTML more like a **viewable snapshot** than a raw data file. ## Be Careful with Local Files One important limitation to keep in mind: **Exporting to HTML does not automatically package every local or external resource referenced by the board.** For example, a board may contain a file attachment block that points to a PDF, spreadsheet, or other document stored in your Vault. After export, that block may still appear in the HTML, but if you send only the HTML file to a colleague, they may not be able to open the referenced local file. The same can apply to local shortcuts and other content that depends on paths available only on your own computer. If you plan to share the HTML with someone else, make sure any required files are provided separately or stored somewhere the recipient can access. In short: **HTML preserves the board presentation, but it does not automatically turn every local file into a shareable resource.** ## Images Are Embedded For images stored in the Vault and used directly on the board, Bentowise compresses and embeds them into the exported HTML. This usually means the recipient does not need the original image files separately. However, embedded images also increase the size of the HTML file itself. If a board contains many images, especially large or high-resolution ones, the exported HTML can become quite large. If you plan to share the file by email, messaging, or over the web, avoid using unnecessarily large images where possible. ## Share or Archive Standalone HTML is especially useful for: * sharing research with colleagues or clients * keeping a long-term, directly viewable board snapshot * archiving project outputs * viewing a board on a device without Bentowise installed Unlike a Board JSON export, HTML is intended primarily for **viewing and presentation**, not for importing back into Bentowise for further editing. ## Publish on the Web If you have your own website or web hosting, you can also publish the exported HTML file directly online. This can turn a Bentowise board into a webpage that anyone with access to the URL can open in a browser. It can be useful for public research, project showcases, teaching materials, or other lightweight publishing scenarios. Keep in mind that embedded images and other content affect the final file size. **If you plan to host an exported board online, pay attention to the total HTML file size, especially for image-heavy boards.** The purpose of standalone HTML is simple: **Turn a board into something that can be opened almost anywhere.**