MDPI
Skins Template
Write your Skins 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 Skins 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, Skins 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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Skins template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Skins format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Skins 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 Skins use?
Skins 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, Skins 12 (2023) 45–58.
Is the Skins template one column or two?
Skins 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 Skins?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Skins 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 Skins template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Skins format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Skins?
Skins - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Skins PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Skins template (the mdpi class, single-column) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Skins template cost?
You can start writing in the Skins template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Skins PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.