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Export an image layer
 
 
 

Select the image layer and choose File > Export > Canvas Image/Mask Layer .

After you have created a sketch, you may want to export it as an image file.

NoteYou can export an image layer in 32 bit BMP format, so that the image file contains four channels (RGBA), or in 24 bit BMP format, so that the image file contains three channels (RGB). Many graphics applications cannot read 32 bit BMP files. In these cases, export the image layer in 24 bit BMP format or use the imgcvt utility to convert the 32 bit BMP file to a 24 bit BMP file.

To export an entire canvas plane, you need to use File > Export > Make Canvas Picture .

See Export a canvas plane.

To export an image layer

  1. Select the image layer you want to export.See

    Select an image layer

  2. To export part of an image layer, select the region you want to export.

    See Create a mask by selecting a region.

  3. Choose File > Export > Canvas Image/Mask Layer to open the File Browser.
    TipTo choose the image file format choose File > Export > Canvas Image/Mask Layer  ❒, choose the image file format (JPEG, ALS, TIFF, 24 bit BMP, or 32 bit BMP), and click Go.
  4. Use the File Browser to enter a name for the image file and click Save.

    The image is saved.

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