> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://pentest-tools.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reporting overview

> Generate professional security reports from your scan results

## Report types

Four report types are available:

| Report Type                 | Description                                                             | Best For                                   |
| --------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Raw scan results**        | Full output from a single scan with all technical details               | Quick review of individual scan results    |
| **Aggregated scan results** | Combined results from multiple scans                                    | Consolidated view across targets           |
| **Security testing report** | Curated findings with severity breakdown                                | Technical teams and remediation planning   |
| **Editable pentest report** | Professional penetration testing deliverable with customizable sections | Client deliverables and formal assessments |

<Info>
  The **Editable pentest report** requires selecting an [Engagement](/capabilities/reports/engagements) and a [Report Template](/capabilities/reports/report-templates) to populate client details and standard sections.
</Info>

## Report contents

### Standard sections

| Section           | Description                         |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| Executive Summary | Overview of findings and risk level |
| Scope             | What was tested                     |
| Methodology       | How testing was conducted           |
| Findings          | Detailed vulnerability descriptions |
| Remediation       | Recommendations for each finding    |
| Appendices        | Supporting data and evidence        |

### Findings information

Each finding in a report includes:

* Title and description
* Severity and risk rating
* Affected assets and locations
* Evidence (screenshots, requests/responses)
* Remediation guidance
* References (CVE, CWE, etc.)

## Where to generate reports

You can generate reports from three locations in the platform:

| Location             | How to access                                                        |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Scan result page** | Open a finished scan and click **Generate report**                   |
| **Scans page**       | Select one or more scans from the list and click **Generate report** |
| **Findings page**    | Select findings and click **Generate report** in the action bar      |

## Generating reports

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select scope">
    Choose which scans or findings to include. You can generate reports from:

    * A single vulnerability or reconnaissance scan
    * Multiple scans (vulnerability, reconnaissance, or mixed)
    * Selected findings across scans
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose report type">
    Select the report type that matches your needs. For pentest reports, you'll also select an [Engagement](/capabilities/reports/engagements) and [Report Template](/capabilities/reports/report-templates).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure filters">
    Filter findings by severity or status (fixed, ignored, accepted), and optionally include additional context like finding history and tool configuration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select format and generate">
    Pick your output format and generate the report.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Output formats

| Format   | Use Case                                           |
| -------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **PDF**  | Professional documents for sharing and archiving   |
| **DOCX** | Editable reports for customization before delivery |
| **HTML** | Web-based viewing and email sharing                |
| **XLSX** | Spreadsheet analysis with structured data          |
| **CSV**  | Data processing and integration with other tools   |
| **JSON** | API integration and programmatic access            |

<Note>
  Not all formats are available for every report type. Discovery scan aggregations support only PDF and HTML.
</Note>

<Tip>
  Use PDF for final deliverables and DOCX when you need to make manual edits or add custom content before sending to clients.
</Tip>

## Report settings

Customize your reports with branding and email delivery options:

* **[Custom Logo](/capabilities/reports/branded-reports)**: Add your company logo to reports
* **[Email Settings](/capabilities/reports/branded-reports)**: Configure sender name, reply-to address, and email templates for report delivery

<Info>
  Custom branding features require the **White Label add-on**. See [Add-ons](/account-billing/plans-and-limits/add-ons) for details.
</Info>

## Related topics

* [Report templates](/capabilities/reports/report-templates)
* [Engagements](/capabilities/reports/engagements)
* [Branded reports & email settings](/capabilities/reports/branded-reports)