How do I get my Poe Canvas HTML?

In Poe, open your Canvas app and click Edit to open the editor. Then copy the entire source code HTML and paste it here.

Is my API key secure?

Your API key is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption before storage. It is never stored in plaintext and is retrieved server-side only when processing requests.

How long do converted apps last?

Free apps expire after 72 hours. Sign in to save your first app permanently for free. Paid plans give you permanent hosting.

How is this different from running in Poe?

Your Canvas export becomes a standalone public web app. Anyone can access it via URL without a Poe account.

Do I need a Poe API subscription?

Yes, you need a Poe API key. Get one from poe.com/api/keys.

What do paid plans include?

Basic ($5/mo): 10 apps, permanent hosting, custom URLs, analytics. Premium ($15/mo): 100 apps plus password protection.

Can I get a custom URL for my app?

Yes. With Basic or Premium, you can set memorable custom URLs like apptopub.com/app/my-cool-app.

Poe Canvas to Public Web App — In 60 Seconds

Name: AppToPub
Author: Keith Li

Poe Canvas App to public link in one click. No login needed. API key encrypted.

✓ Free
✓ Secure
✓ Instant

The problem with Poe Canvas apps

You've built something cool, but sharing it is a nightmare

Can't share with friends: Your awesome Canvas app is stuck inside Poe.com
Requires Poe login: Everyone who wants to try it needs a Poe account
No standalone hosting: You can export the HTML, but it won't work without Poe's embed API

How it works

Three simple steps to convert your Canvas export to a public app

Export from Poe — Download your Canvas app as HTML from Poe.com
Upload & Convert — Drop the HTML file and enter your Poe API key
Get public URL — Share with anyone — no Poe login required

✓ Your API key is encrypted and never exposed

Why AppToPub?

See how AppToPub compares to other ways of sharing your Poe Canvas apps

Feature	AppToPub	Poe Official Sharing	Manual Hosting (Replit/Vercel)
Price	100% Free	Requires Poe subscription	Paid after free tier
End-user needs Poe account?	No	Yes	No
Setup time	< 60 seconds	Instant but limited	10–30 minutes
Privacy (API key)	Encrypted, never stored in plaintext	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my Poe Canvas HTML?: In Poe, open your Canvas app and click "Edit" to open the editor. Then copy the entire source code HTML and paste it here.
Is my API key secure?: Your API key is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption before storage — it's never stored in plaintext. The key is retrieved server-side only when processing requests and is never exposed in the converted app's source code.
How long do converted apps last?: Free apps expire after 72 hours. Sign in to save your first app permanently for free! Paid plans give you permanent hosting.
How is this different from running in Poe?: When you convert your Canvas export here, it becomes a standalone public web app. Anyone can access it via URL — no Poe account or login needed.
Do I need a Poe API subscription?: Yes, you need a Poe API key. Get one from poe.com/api/keys.
What do paid plans include?: Basic ($5/mo): 10 apps, permanent hosting, custom URLs, analytics. Premium ($15/mo): 100 apps plus password protection.
Can I get a custom URL for my app?: Yes! With Basic or Premium, you can set memorable custom URLs like apptopub.com/app/my-cool-app.