When HTML is the right export
Choose HTML when the recipient can open a browser and you want a scrollable, self-contained reading experience. It keeps the finished comic together rather than requiring a separate image viewer.
HTML export is not EPUB or MOBI. If a retailer or reading app requires an ebook-specific package, check that platform format separately.
Finish the comic before export
Review every selected page, dialogue line, character name, cultural detail, and page order before exporting. An HTML ebook preserves the finished output; it does not replace the review pass.
Choose the cover and page range supported by the current export flow. Final exports do not include private scripts or internal creation data.
Read and share offline
Open the exported HTML file in a modern browser and test it from the location where it will be shared. Verify that images load, the reading order is clear, and the cover and final page appear as expected.
Keep the exported file with your own archive of finished images. Prices, subscription requirements, and watermark conditions can change, so confirm current terms at export time.
What a self-contained HTML ebook is
An offline HTML ebook is a browser-readable package of the finished comic. The reader opens the exported file or folder locally instead of signing in to StoriesToon or loading a hosted reader. This makes it useful for private review, a local archive, classroom demonstration, or sharing with someone who only needs a browser.
HTML is a reading format, not a replacement for every ebook standard. It is not EPUB or MOBI, and a retailer may require its own package. If the destination has a specific ebook specification, check that requirement before choosing HTML as the final delivery format.
Review the selected pages before export
Finish the comic and inspect the selected page range before exporting. Check the cover, the opening page, page order, dialogue, captions, names, and the last page. If the current export flow lets you choose a range, confirm that the range starts and ends where you expect instead of assuming the whole project will be included.
An HTML ebook preserves the user-facing finished output; it does not repair a wrong page or rewrite dialogue. Use Redraw Page or Local Fix before export when a problem belongs in the artwork. Keep a separate note of any change you still want to make so the archive does not become the only copy of the project.
Test the file on the reader device
Open the export on the computer and phone where it will actually be read. Check that the browser can load every image from the local location, that the first page is easy to find, and that the reader can scroll or move through the story without losing the order. Test a copy from the exact folder or file you plan to send.
If images do not load, the file may have been moved away from related assets or the browser may be applying a local-file restriction. Do not solve this by uploading private work to an unknown host. Re-export using the current product flow or share the complete supported package through a trusted channel.
HTML export, PDF, ZIP, and images serve different jobs
Choose HTML for browser reading and a self-contained local copy. Choose PDF when fixed page layout or printing matters. Choose ZIP or individual images when a publishing platform expects separate page files. Choose a long vertical image when the destination is designed for continuous scrolling. Keeping more than one format can be useful when a chapter will be read, printed, and uploaded in different places.
The available export format, page range, cover behavior, and watermark treatment follow the current product settings. Confirm the export screen at the time you create the file rather than relying on a saved screenshot or an old feature list.
Share the finished file without exposing private material
Final exports contain the user-facing finished comic output, not the private script or internal creation data described in the current guide. Still, review every page for personal information, unpublished names, client material, and accidental notes before sharing. A self-contained file can be forwarded after it leaves your device, so treat it as a distributable copy.
If the story is copyrighted, share it only with the permissions you have. If the work uses a real person or a private photo, confirm that the intended reader and audience are allowed to see it. Export controls cannot replace rights and privacy review.
Frequently asked questions
What is an offline HTML ebook?
It is a self-contained HTML comic ebook that opens in a browser for offline reading and sharing. It is not EPUB or MOBI.
Can I export only selected finished pages?
Yes, when the current export flow supports a selected page range. Review the selected pages before confirming the export.
Does the HTML ebook contain my private script?
No. Final exports do not include private scripts or internal creation data; they contain the user-facing finished comic output.
Can I publish the HTML file anywhere?
You can share the file where the destination accepts HTML, but check that platform's file, rights, and AI-content rules before publishing.