Automated HTML galleys for scientific journals – delivered in 24 hours.
GalleyForge converts DOCX, IDML and PDF manuscripts into clean, responsive HTML articles for your journal website – including figures, tables, metadata and PDF embedding.
Files received before 12:00 CET are delivered the next business day before 12:00 CET.
What GalleyForge delivers
- Responsive HTML galleys based on Bootstrap
- Automatic figure and table placement
- DOI, citation and SEO metadata
- Clean directory structure, publisher-ready
- Supports DOCX, PDF and IDML inputs
How it works
GalleyForge processes accepted manuscripts and creates a fully formatted HTML galley including figures, tables, metadata and PDF integration.
Send your manuscript
Send your manuscript as a ZIP (DOCX, IDML or PDF plus figures/tables). Max ZIP size: 250 MB (larger files via download link).
We convert it
We convert your files using our semi-automated workflow tailored for scientific journal production.
You receive a ready-to-publish package
You receive a ready-to-publish HTML package within 24 hours, including clean structure and integrated PDF.
File transfer
Please do not send large ZIP files as e-mail attachments. For e-mail submissions, we recommend a maximum attachment size of 20–25 MB. Larger projects (up to 250 MB per article) can be submitted via download link (e.g. Nextcloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, WeTransfer).
Open Core – GalleyForge Core Engine
GalleyForge consists of an open core (GalleyForge Core) and additional Pro features for publishers and journals. The core is available as an open-source project on GitHub and demonstrates how manuscripts are analysed and turned into HTML articles.
Open-source core
The core engine (parser, basic figure detection, HTML renderer) is available as open source and can be used and extended by universities, developers and open-access initiatives.
Transparent processing
The open core makes it transparent how manuscripts are structured (sections, headings, figures). This supports trust, auditability and long-term maintainability.
Example workflow
The repository includes an example manuscript, dummy figures and a template. A single command generates a complete HTML galley from these inputs.
Pro features
On top of the open core, GalleyForge Pro adds services such as Crossref/PubMed export, journal-specific themes and a 24-hour conversion service for accepted manuscripts.
Why GalleyForge?
Many scientific journals, particularly small society journals and university presses, still rely on manual formatting processes. Accepted manuscripts are often structured by hand in Word or InDesign, leading to inconsistent layouts, long production times and significant editorial workload.
GalleyForge addresses this structural problem by automating core steps of the production workflow: section detection, figure placement, metadata extraction and HTML generation. The engine is lightweight, transparent and designed specifically for journals with limited technical resources.
Open source as a foundation
The core components are open source to ensure transparency, auditability and long-term sustainability. Editors and university IT teams can inspect or extend the core engine without being tied to a specific vendor. The open core also enables collaboration with the broader scholarly publishing community.
GalleyForge Pro for production use
The commercial tier builds on the open core and adds practical publishing features: Crossref and PubMed XML export, multi-journal theme packs, PDF integration and a 24-hour conversion service. This approach allows journals to benefit from an open, inspectable foundation while still receiving professional production output.
View the open-source core:
github.com/maabe100/galleyforge-core
Features
Automatic figure & table placement
Figures and tables are placed automatically after their first in-text mention, preserving the logical flow of the article.
Responsive HTML layout
The HTML output is based on Bootstrap and works across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
Metadata included
DOI, citation and SEO metadata are embedded to support discoverability and indexing.
Publisher-ready structure
Clean directory layout so your production team can plug the package directly into your existing journal website.
Pricing
Introductory pricing for early partners. Custom journal packages available on request.
Basic – 29 €
HTML + PDF embedding
Pro – 49 €
Basic + light QA + DOI metadata
Premium – 79 €
Pro + Crossref + PubMed XML
Contact
Request a free trial conversion or ask a question:
Main contact:
hello@galleyforge.com
Service & production:
production@galleyforge.com