Academia is famously compatible with the PDF file format, but you can also upload lots of other files in other formats, too! When you upload a file, Academia automatically converts it to a web-friendly format for optimal viewing. This conversion preserves your document's formatting while making it accessible to readers without requiring them to download the original file.
List of compatible file formats
Below is a comprehensive list of all of the file formats that Academia accepts.
Documents
- PDF (.pdf)
- Text files (.txt)
- Rich Text Format (.rtf)
- EPUB (.epub)
- OpenDocument Text (.odt)
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
- OpenOffice Writer (.sxw)
Presentations
- Apple Keynote (.key)
- OpenDocument Presentation (.odp)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx, .pps, .ppsx)
- OpenOffice Impress (.sxi)
Spreadsheets
- OpenDocument Spreadsheet (.ods)
- Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx)
- OpenOffice Calc (.sxc)
Other Formats
- PostScript (.ps)
- OpenDocument Graphics (.odg)
- OpenDocument Formula (.odf)
- OpenOffice Draw (.sxd)
Frequently asked questions
Can I upload videos, like .mp4 or .mov files?
It's not possible to upload video files to Academia, but you can add links to videos from YouTube or Vimeo to your paper details. Click "Upload" and paste your YouTube or Vimeo link into the "Link" field on the paper details page. You can also add links to papers you've previously uploaded by editing your paper.
What if my file format isn't supported?
If your file format isn't supported, try converting it to PDF before uploading. PDF is the most universally compatible and reliable format.
Help! Why isn't the file I uploaded displaying correctly?
Either your paper is stuck converting or the previewer isn't fully compatible with your file. This article will help you troubleshoot the problem.