Confluence PDF Export Not Working
Quick answer
PDF exports fail or show blank macros mostly on pages with Forge macros, many Jira macros or iframes. Reduce macros, export to Word, or ask support for the legacy export.
Most likely fix: Reduce macros
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Reduce macros
- Remove or reduce Jira issue macros on the page
- Export again
Did this fix it?2. Export to Word instead
- Open ... menu on the page
- Choose Export to Word
Did this fix it?3. Ask for the legacy PDF export
- Identify whether the missing macro is Forge, Connect or built-in
- Check the app vendor's status page
- Ask Atlassian support to switch your site to the legacy PDF export
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Something went wrong message, a timeout, or exported PDFs with spinners or missing macro content.
Why it happens
- Forge macros not fully supported in the new PDF export
- Many legacy Jira issue macros causing timeouts
- iframe content not rendered
- Third-party app outages
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