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2.7 Exporting Your Script

Export scripts to XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, or QLab import pack format and understand Free trial-export limits.

Who can export

  • Free: trial exports are limited to the first 30 saved cues.
  • Lite, Pro, and Pro+: full-script exports are available.
  • Export is an owner or manager action.

Open the export dialog

  1. In the top-right toolbar area, click Download. This button uses a download-arrow icon.
  2. Choose XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, or QLab import pack.
  3. Confirm the export in the service-consumption dialog.
Export Script modal with XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, and QLab import pack choices
Figure 2.7.1: Choose the export format.

Know the format difference

  • XLSX: exports the workbook with summary data, line data, and all languages.
  • PPTX: exports one selected language and lets you choose whether to skip stage directions and show role names.
  • DOCX: exports a Word-compatible script document for review, sharing, or archiving.
  • QLab import pack: exports a QLab 5 import package for offline QLab Text cues.
PPTX export options for one language, skip stage directions, and show role name
Figure 2.7.2: PowerPoint export options.

Use export as backup

Keep an XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, or QLab import pack snapshot before rehearsal or show day. It is the safest local copy of your current editor state.

FAQ

Common questions for this workflow, based on the current SurtitleLive system.

Why is export disabled for my account?+

Export can be disabled when you do not have owner or manager access. Free accounts can test export on the first 30 saved cues; Lite, Pro, and Pro+ can export the full script.

Which export format should I choose?+

Use XLSX for workbook review, PPTX for slide-style backup, DOCX for a Word-compatible script, and QLab import pack when the venue will run offline QLab Text cues.

Deployment Workflow

Continue In This Workflow

Script preparation, translation workflow, live deployment, operator control, and runtime troubleshooting.

Next in Deployment: 2.8 Exporting a QLab Import PackBrowse more deployment docs

2.8 Exporting a QLab Import Pack

Download a projection-only QLab 5 import pack from the Editor and import SurtitleLive subtitle Text cues into an offline QLab workspace.

2.9 Backing Up Your Project

Create local backups with exports and understand what SurtitleLive already saves automatically.

2.10 Restoring Your Project

Restore from original DOCX files or SurtitleLive-generated XLSX backups through Excel Restore (Test); general XLSX/PPTX import is not supported.