MDPI
Pets Template
Write your Pets paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official MDPI format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Pets format
| Publisher | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (MDPI) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Pets 12 (2023) 45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Pets template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Pets format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Pets template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Pets use?
Pets uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Pets 12 (2023) 45–58.
Is the Pets template one column or two?
Pets uses a single-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what MDPI expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Pets?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Pets document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Pets template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Pets format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Pets?
Pets - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Pets PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Pets template (the mdpi class, single-column) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Pets template cost?
You can start writing in the Pets template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Pets PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.