# ORBIT - Academic Paper Formatting Tool

## Synopsis
ORBIT (Optimized Research Blueprint and Instant Templating) is a web-based utility for researchers, students, and academics. The platform takes any raw .docx file, extracts the structure (paragraphs, headings, citations, images, tables), and instantly maps it to rigorous academic formatting standards such as IEEE, APA (7th Ed.), MLA (9th Ed.), Chicago, Springer LNCS, and more. 

## Key Features
- **Format Conversion**: Convert a draft paper into a publication-ready standard in under 10 seconds.
- **AI-Enhanced Formatting**: Uses structural analysis to normalize document elements (headings, citations, references) before template application.
- **Privacy Focus**: Uploads are securely encrypted over TLS and completely deleted from servers immediately after conversion. No research content is retained.
- **Custom Templates**: Ability to upload custom .docx templates to mimic proprietary publisher layouts.
- **Developer API**: Full REST API access for programmatic document formatting.

## Target Audience
Researchers, academics, Masters/PhD candidates, and authors preparing manuscripts for conference proceedings or journal indexing.

## Technical Details
- **Primary Website:** https://orbit-research.netlify.app
- **AI Agent Context:** https://orbit-research.netlify.app/ai.md
- **Developer Documentation:** https://orbit-research.netlify.app/developers
- **API Access:** Integrated with conversion credits for programmatic use.

## Links
- [Templates Overview](https://orbit-research.netlify.app/templates)
- [How It Works](https://orbit-research.netlify.app/how-it-works)
- [Pricing & Credits](https://orbit-research.netlify.app/pricing)
- [FAQ](https://orbit-research.netlify.app/faq)