PNG vs JPG vs SVG: when to use each
PNG is a lossless format that supports transparency. Use it for logos, graphics with text, images that need a transparent background, and anything where crisp edges matter. JPG is a compressed format without transparency. Use it for photographs and images where file size matters more than perfect quality. SVG is a vector format made of paths rather than pixels. Use it for logos, icons, and graphics that need to scale to any size without blurring.
Step-by-step: Export your design from Camisual
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Open the Export panel
With your design complete, click "File" in the top menu bar, then click "Export". The Export panel opens.
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Choose your format
In the Export panel, select the file format: PNG, JPG, or SVG. PNG is selected by default.
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Set the resolution (PNG and JPG)
For PNG and JPG, you can choose the export scale. 1x exports at the canvas pixel size. 2x exports at double the resolution, useful for retina displays and print. Choose 2x for logos and print assets.
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Set JPG quality (JPG only)
For JPG, a quality slider controls the compression. 80 to 90 percent gives a good balance of quality and file size for web use. Use 100 percent for print or archival.
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Export as SVG (for scalable vector output)
Select SVG in the format selector. Camisual exports shape and text layers as clean vector paths. Note: raster images and brush strokes embedded in the design will be embedded as raster data within the SVG rather than converted to paths.
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Click Export and download
Click the Export button. Your file downloads immediately.
Export for specific use cases
For a website logo: export as PNG at 2x with transparency. For a social media post: export as PNG at 1x for small files or JPG if file size is critical. For a print design: export as PNG at 2x for the highest raster quality, or SVG for fully scalable output. For an icon set: export as SVG so icons scale perfectly at any size.
Export a PNG and an SVG version of your logo at the same time. The PNG is ready for immediate use online and the SVG is your master file for scaling to large print sizes.