Export Mermaid diagrams that still look clear in PDF

Mermaid is useful for flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and architecture snapshots, but it often breaks when you move content between tools. A markdown-first export flow keeps the diagram close to the surrounding explanation.

The safest pattern is to keep each diagram near the paragraph that explains it. That way the exported PDF reads like one complete document instead of a set of screenshots glued together later.

Tips for better diagram exports

• Keep node labels short.
• Avoid extra-wide diagrams when possible.
• Put one main idea in each chart.
• Add a sentence before and after the diagram so the reader has context.

Template recommendation

Creative works well for Mermaid-heavy documents because it gives visual content more space and makes diagrams feel intentional instead of incidental.