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Penpot PDF Export Blank or Empty
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Web
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 3
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RUNBOOK · penpot/pdf-export-blank3 FIXES
// quick answer
Some boards, notably A4 size, export blank PDFs. Export a smaller board or use PNG or SVG.
Most likely fix: Use a smaller board
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Use a smaller board
- 01Select the board
- 02Reduce its size or scale
- 03Export again as PDF
Did this fix it?FIX 2Use another format
- 01Export PNG or SVG
- 02Convert SVG to PDF in a vector tool such as Inkscape
Did this fix it?FIX 3Track the bug
- 01Follow GitHub issue 8154
- 02Check release notes after upgrading
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Exported PDF is blank, 764 bytes, or has a huge white background.
Why it happens
- C-01Reported exporter bug with large boards (GitHub issue 8154)
- C-02Rasterisation of gradients and masks
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