Supported Formats

Overview

TimeZyme's transformation engine supports a wide variety of document formats, ensuring you can transform virtually any content into visual stories. Our AI adapts its processing based on the input format to extract maximum value from each document type.

Document Formats

Text Documents

PDF Files

The most common format for professional documents:

• Native PDFs: Best quality, full text extraction
• Scanned PDFs: OCR processing for text recognition
• Interactive PDFs: Preserves form fields and links
• Password-Protected: Supported with authentication

Best Practices:

• Use text-based PDFs over scanned images
• Ensure good scan quality for OCR accuracy
• Include metadata for better categorization
• Keep file size under 50MB for optimal processing

Microsoft Office

Word Documents (.docx, .doc)

• Full formatting preservation
• Embedded images and charts extracted
• Comments and tracked changes processed
• Styles and headers recognized for structure

PowerPoint (.pptx, .ppt)

• Slide-by-slide transformation
• Speaker notes included
• Animations converted to static visuals
• Master slide themes recognized

Excel (.xlsx, .xls)

• Data tables converted to visualizations
• Multiple sheets processed
• Formulas evaluated for results
• Charts extracted and enhanced

Plain Text Formats

Text Files (.txt)

• Universal compatibility
• Markdown syntax recognized
• Code blocks preserved
• Fast processing

Markdown (.md)

• Native structure support
• Code syntax highlighting
• Link preservation
• Table recognition

Rich Text (.rtf)

• Basic formatting maintained
• Compatible across platforms
• Image embedding supported
• Style information preserved

Academic Formats

Research Documents

LaTeX (.tex)

• Mathematical equations rendered
• Bibliography processing
• Figure references maintained
• Academic structure preserved

BibTeX (.bib)

• Citation network creation
• Author relationship mapping
• Publication timeline generation
• Source linking

Technical Documentation

XML/HTML

• Structure fully preserved
• Semantic markup utilized
• Embedded media extracted
• Link relationships mapped

JSON/YAML

• Data structure visualization
• Nested relationships shown
• Schema understanding
• API documentation support

Specialized Formats

eBooks and Publications

EPUB (.epub)

• Chapter navigation
• Metadata extraction
• Image optimization
• Table of contents generation

MOBI (.mobi)

• Kindle format support
• Bookmark preservation
• Highlight extraction
• Note integration

Presentation Formats

Google Slides

• Direct import via API
• Real-time synchronization
• Collaboration history
• Version tracking

Keynote (.key)

• Mac presentation support
• Animation conversion
• Theme extraction
• Media optimization

Media Handling

Images Within Documents

TimeZyme intelligently processes embedded images:

Charts and Diagrams

Special handling for data visualizations:

• Excel Charts: Converted to interactive D3.js
• PowerPoint Diagrams: Rebuilt as SVG
• Scientific Plots: Data points extracted
• Infographics: Elements separated and enhanced

Embedded Media

Videos

• Thumbnail extraction
• Timeline marker creation
• Transcript processing (if available)
• Duration metadata

Audio

• Waveform visualization
• Transcript integration
• Time-stamped segments
• Speaker identification

Data Formats

Structured Data

CSV Files

• Automatic chart generation
• Column type detection
• Statistical analysis
• Relationship discovery

Database Exports

• Table relationship mapping
• Schema visualization
• Query result formatting
• Index optimization hints

Code and Configuration

Source Code

• Syntax highlighting
• Dependency graphs
• Function relationship maps
• Documentation extraction

Configuration Files

• Settings visualization
• Dependency tracking
• Value comparison
• Change history

Format-Specific Features

PDF Optimization

TimeZyme's PDF processing includes:

1. Text Layer Extraction
   • Selectable text preservation
   • Font information retention
   • Layout analysis
   • Column detection
2. Image Processing
   • Resolution optimization
   • Compression without quality loss
   • Vector graphic preservation
   • Color space conversion
3. Metadata Utilization
   • Author information
   • Creation/modification dates
   • Keywords and tags
   • Document properties

Office Document Intelligence

Advanced features for Office formats:

Style Recognition

• Heading hierarchy
• List structures
• Table formatting
• Custom styles

Content Extraction

• Embedded objects
• Smart art conversion
• Chart data retrieval
• Form field values

Relationship Mapping

• Cross-references
• Hyperlinks
• Bookmarks
• Table of contents

File Size and Limitations

Size Limits

Performance Considerations

Processing Time by Size:

• < 1 MB: 5-10 seconds
• 1-10 MB: 10-30 seconds
• 10-50 MB: 30-90 seconds

• 50 MB: 90+ seconds

Batch Processing

For multiple documents:

• ZIP archive support (up to 200 MB)
• Folder structure preservation
• Parallel processing
• Bulk transformation options

Unsupported Formats

Currently Unsupported

While we're constantly expanding support, these formats are not yet supported:

• CAD Files: DWG, DXF (coming soon)
• Video Editing: Final Cut, Premiere projects
• 3D Models: OBJ, FBX, STL
• Proprietary Formats: Some industry-specific formats

Workarounds

For unsupported formats:

1. Export to PDF: Most reliable method
2. Convert to Office: Use native export features
3. Print to PDF: Universal fallback
4. API Integration: Custom converters

Format Detection

Automatic Detection

TimeZyme automatically:

• Identifies file types
• Detects encoding
• Recognizes languages
• Determines optimal processing

Manual Override

When needed, you can:

• Specify format explicitly
• Set encoding preferences
• Choose processing options
• Define output preferences

Best Practices by Format

For Best Results

PDFs:

• Use searchable PDFs
• Include bookmarks
• Embed fonts
• Add metadata

Office Documents:

• Use styles consistently
• Include alt text for images
• Maintain clear structure
• Update table of contents

Text Files:

• Use UTF-8 encoding
• Include clear headers
• Format with Markdown
• Break into sections

Data Files:

• Include headers
• Use consistent formatting
• Provide data types
• Document units

Future Format Support

Coming Soon

We're actively working on:

• CAD Drawings: Technical diagram support
• Medical Imaging: DICOM format
• Legal Documents: Specialized formatting
• Music Notation: Sheet music visualization

Request a Format

Need support for a specific format? Contact us at support@timezyme.com with:

• Format name and extension
• Sample files
• Use case description
• Processing requirements

API Format Handling

For developers using our API:

const options = {
  format: 'auto', // or specify: 'pdf', 'docx', etc.
  encoding: 'UTF-8',
  extractImages: true,
  preserveFormatting: true,
  ocrEnabled: true
};

const result = await timezyme.transform(file, options);

Conclusion

TimeZyme's extensive format support ensures that no matter how your information is stored, it can be transformed into engaging visual stories. Our AI adapts to each format's unique characteristics, extracting maximum value while preserving essential information.

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