Efficient saving and exporting in Affinity Designer

Every creative process ultimately culminates in the need to safely saveone's work or exportit in various formats. In AffinityDesigner, this process is intuitive and versatile, allowing you to quickly achieve your desired outcome. Whether you want to save your project in the native Affinity format or in another common format like PNG or JPEG, the following steps will guide you through the process of saving and exporting.

Main Insights

• You can save documents in Affinity's own.afdesign format.
• Various export formats are available to you, including PNG, JPEG, and PDF.
• The export process allows for adjustments in file sizes and qualities.
• Explore the possibilities of the Export persona and slices for precise file exports.

Step-by-Step Guide

To save or export your work in Affinity Designer, follow these basic steps:

Save Document in Affinity Format

To save your document in Affinity Designer's own format, simply open the "File" menu and select the "Save As" option. Here, you can set your file name and determine the save location. Click "Save" to successfully secure your document in.afdesign format.

Export Document in Other Formats

If you need your document in another format, select the "Export" option in the "File" menu. This opens a dialog box displaying all available formats. Here, you can choose from common formats such as PNG, JPEG, GIF, and many more.

Understanding PNG Options: PNG24 vs. PNG8

When selecting the PNG format, ensure you choose PNG24 if your document contains transparencies with smooth gradients. PNG8, on the other hand, uses fewer colors and can produce hard edges, leading to unwanted effects with gradients. To have the desired properties specifically, always select PNG24.

Adjusting Document Size

Before exporting your image, you have the option to adjust the dimensions of the document. Be sure to keep the lock icon activated to ensure proportional adjustment. For example, if you set the width to 1000 pixels, the height will automatically adjust to maintain the original ratio.

Exporting JPEG Files

When exporting to JPEG format, you can adjust the image quality using a slider. Higher quality levels result in larger file sizes, but you also get the best image quality. For internet applications, a quality of around 80-90% is generally recommended to achieve a good balance between quality and file size.

Save as PDF

If you are working with multiple artboards or preparing documents for print, the PDF format is an excellent choice. Through the export menu, you can choose whether to export the entire document or just specific artboards. This helps not only with organization but also with a smooth printing process.

Using the Export Persona

The Export persona in Affinity Designer allows you to save your artboards in various formats simultaneously. Once set up, you can select different file formats for each artboard, saving you a lot of time and effort.

Creating Custom Slices

Additionally, Affinity Designer provides you with the ability to work with so-called slices to intentionally save specific areas of a document as separate files. This is particularly useful when you need specific graphics or image excerpts.

Summary – Affinity Designer: Safely Save and Export Documents

Saving and exporting documents in Affinity Designer is simple due to its clear structure and versatile options. Venture through various formats and discover the best options for your project – from native saving in Affinity format to more complex export settings.