- What is KERNIT?
- KERNIT is an academic paper formatter. It takes your manuscript — as Markdown, plain text, or an uploaded DOCX — and reformats it to match the exact style requirements of a target journal. It exports the result as a journal-ready DOCX, LaTeX source, or HTML file.
- Does KERNIT upload my manuscript to a server?
- No. All formatting is done in-browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device. Nothing is sent to a server during formatting or export.
- Which journals does KERNIT support?
- KERNIT supports IEEE, APA, Nature, Elsevier, ACS, Springer, PLOS ONE, Lancet, and JAMA. See the Journal Presets page for details on each preset.
- What input formats does KERNIT accept?
- KERNIT accepts Markdown, plain text, and uploaded DOCX files. See the Getting Started page for instructions on each input method.
- What export formats does KERNIT support?
- KERNIT exports to DOCX (Microsoft Word), LaTeX (.tex), and HTML. See the Export Formats page for details on each format.
- Do I need an account to use KERNIT?
- No account is required for free trial exports. An account is required for paid plans so KERNIT can track your credit usage and manage your subscription.
- What are credits?
- Each export uses one credit. Paid plans include a fixed number of credits per month (15 for Starter, 35 for Pro, 70 for Max on annual). See the Pricing page for details.
- Can I cancel my subscription?
- Yes. You can cancel at any time from your account settings. Credits already used are non-refundable, but you keep access to your plan until the end of the current billing period.
- Does KERNIT work on mobile?
- The formatter works on tablets and large-screen phones. For detailed manuscript work — especially with equations, tables, and multi-column layouts — a desktop or laptop is recommended.
- What browsers does KERNIT support?
- KERNIT works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — all modern evergreen browsers. Internet Explorer is not supported.
- How do I report a bug or request a feature?
- You can report bugs or request features by emailing [email protected]. Include a description of the issue, the journal preset you were using, and the export format if relevant.
- Is KERNIT open source?
- The formatting engine is proprietary. The documentation site is open source and available on GitHub.