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Hallway makes it easy to export your research findings for sharing with stakeholders, including in presentations, documents, or research repositories.

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Export Options

Currently, Hallway supports exporting your synthesis report in Markdown format. This format is:
  • Compatible with most documentation tools
  • Easy to convert to other formats (PDF, Word, HTML)
  • Preservable for long-term archiving
  • Version-control friendly

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Exporting Your Report

1

Navigate to Insights

Go to your project and click the Insights tab.
2

Ensure Synthesis Exists

You must have a generated synthesis to export. If you see the “Generate Research Insights” card, generate a synthesis first.
3

Click Export Report

Click the Export Report button in the top-right of the Insights tab.
4

Download the File

Your browser will download a Markdown file named after your project (e.g., Customer_Research_Research_Report.md).
The export button only appears when you have a generated synthesis. Process sessions and generate insights first.

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What’s Included in the Export

The exported Markdown report contains your complete research package: 
# [Project Name]

**Research Report**

Generated: [Date and time]

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Project Overview

  • Research Context: Your original research description
  • Target Respondents: Who you intended to interview (if specified)
  • Learning Objectives: Numbered list of your objectives

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Interview Summary

A quick stats overview:
MetricDescription
Total SessionsAll interview sessions started
CompletedSessions that finished successfully
ProcessedSessions that have been transcribed and analyzed
Total DurationCombined interview time in minutes

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Research Synthesis

The full synthesis content including:
  • Executive summary text
  • Session count and version info

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Key Findings

Each finding formatted with: 
#### Finding 1

*Related Objective: [objective text]*

[Finding description]

**Evidence:**
- Evidence point 1
- Evidence point 2

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Emerging Themes

Each theme with supporting quotes: 
#### [Theme Name]

[Theme description]

**Supporting Quotes:**

> "[Quote text]"
> — [Respondent name]

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Session Details

A table of all completed sessions:
#RespondentDurationCompletedStatus
1Jane Smith8:32Dec 15, 2024completed
2Anonymous6:15Dec 16, 2024completed
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*This report was generated by Hallway - Voice Research Platform*

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Converting Markdown

Markdown exports can be easily converted to other formats:
  1. Open Google Docs
  2. Go to File → Import
  3. Upload the Markdown file
  4. Google Docs will convert formatting automatically
Or paste the content directly—most formatting will be preserved.

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Best Practices for Sharing

The export includes your research context, but consider adding a brief introduction explaining why this research was conducted and what decisions it will inform.
For executive audiences, consider creating a 1-page summary that extracts the 3-5 most important findings from the full report.
If sharing with research-savvy audiences, add notes about sample size, recruitment criteria, and interview approach.
Supporting quotes are powerful. When presenting findings, include 2-3 impactful quotes to bring the research to life.
If you export multiple times as research progresses, add version numbers or dates to filenames to track which is current.

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Export Timing

Consider exporting at these milestones:
MilestoneReason
5 interviewsPreliminary findings for early stakeholder alignment
10 interviewsMid-research check-in with solid patterns emerging
FinalComplete research package when data collection ends
Before regeneratingPreserve current version if you want historical record
Export before regenerating if you want to keep a record of how insights evolved over time.

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Sharing Tips

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For Presentations

  1. Export the Markdown report
  2. Extract the Summary section for your opening slide
  3. Create slides for 3-5 Key Findings with evidence
  4. Include 2-3 powerful Supporting Quotes
  5. End with themes and recommendations

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For Documentation

  1. Import into your team’s documentation tool (Notion, Confluence, etc.)
  2. Add links to related documents or product specs
  3. Tag with relevant project or initiative labels
  4. Share link rather than attachment for single source of truth

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For Research Repositories

  1. Export with consistent naming: [Project]_Research_Report_[Date].md
  2. Store in your research archive (Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
  3. Add to research index or catalog
  4. Link from relevant product/feature documentation

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Data Privacy

Exported reports contain respondent information and quotes. Handle with appropriate care based on your organization’s data policies.
Before sharing exports:
  • Review respondent names—consider anonymizing if needed
  • Check quotes for sensitive information
  • Verify sharing permissions match data usage agreements
  • Store in appropriate access-controlled locations

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Troubleshooting

Export button not appearing?
  • Ensure you have a generated synthesis (not just completed sessions)
  • Check that you’re on the Insights tab
File not downloading?
  • Check browser download settings
  • Try a different browser
  • Ensure pop-ups aren’t blocked
Formatting looks wrong after conversion?
  • Markdown renderers vary slightly
  • Check that headings, lists, and quotes rendered correctly
  • Manual adjustments may be needed for complex tables

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Next Steps