Plain Text Export

Plain text export renders your guitar tab in the classic ASCII tablature format — the same style you see on tab websites and in guitar forums. The output is a simple .txt or .tab file that any text editor can open.

Pro feature: Plain text export requires a Pro subscription.

Exporting to Text

1. Open the export panel from the main toolbar
2. Select Plain Text
3. Tap Export
4. Save or share the file

What the Output Looks Like

The exported file follows the standard ASCII tab format:

e|---0---2---3---|
B|---1---3---3---|
G|---0---2---4---|
D|---2---0---5---|
A|---3-----------| 
E|---------------|

Each string is shown as a horizontal line, with fret numbers positioned in time order from left to right. String names appear as labels on the left.

Best Uses

• Sharing online — paste directly into a forum post, Reddit comment, or message
• Quick reference — readable in any text editor on any device, no special software needed
• Email and messaging — no formatting required, renders in monospaced text as intended

Limitations

Plain text tab cannot represent complex notation symbols (bends, slides, etc.) with full accuracy, though common techniques like hammer-ons (h) and pull-offs (p) are included where possible.

Tip: For a properly formatted tab with all annotations, use PDF Tablature instead.