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ReferenceToolbar and action menu

Action menu

Export actions, utility actions, and output constraints.

The action menu is where you finish the job: export, share, copy, and run app-level actions.

Export controls

ControlOptionsDefaultNotes
Formatpng | jpegpngPNG is best for UI crispness
Scale1 | 1.5 | 21Higher scales increase output dimensions
Scale label mapping1x, 1.5x, 2xn/a1x (FHD), 1.5x (QHD), 2x (4K)

Export actions

ActionResult
ExportSave output to device/files
CopyCopy output for quick paste workflows
ShareOpen share sheet with current export
Open export settingsOpen format/scale controls

Utility actions in overflow

Utility actionOptions or behavior
AppearanceSystem, Dark, Light
New imageReplace current image selection flow
Clear stylingReset styling for current image
SettingsOpen app settings
AboutOpen app information

What to know before exporting

  • Final output dimensions are canvas size multiplied by selected scale.
  • Very large exports are limited to 16384 px on a side. If you hit this limit, lower export scale.
  • Auto-close can close open action menus after 10 seconds.
  • 2x export can exceed source detail and soften output.

Quick quality defaults

Use png + 1x first. Only move to 1.5x or 2x when you confirm the source image has enough resolution.

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