Export Your Work
Open the export panel when you need an image, PDF, Artdeck board file, clipboard copy, or current media frame from a board.
Opening the Export Panel
Section titled “Opening the Export Panel”- From an open board, choose Export from the contextual menu.
- From the Gallery, open a board card’s action menu and choose Export.
- Press ⌘E to export the board.
- Press ⌘⇧E to export the current frame (useful for media).
Note: The Gallery entry point opens the same export panel as an open board. Use it when you want to export a board without opening it first.
Export Options
Section titled “Export Options”
- Full Board: Export everything on the board.
- Selected Only: Export only the currently selected items.
Format
Section titled “Format”Choose JPG, PNG, HEIC, PDF, or Artdeck. See Supported Formats for details.
| Format | Use it for |
|---|---|
| JPG | Smaller image files and broad compatibility |
| PNG | Lossless image export and transparent background |
| HEIC | Efficient image export, including HDR-capable output |
| Print-ready board snapshots | |
| Artdeck | A restorable full-board backup file |
Note: The Artdeck format can only be saved to Files on iPhone and iPad, saved with Save As on Mac, or shared through the system share sheet. It is not available as a Photos or Clipboard destination.
Resolution
Section titled “Resolution”SD (1024px), HD (2048px), 2K (2560px), 4K (4096px), 6K (6144px), 8K (8192px).
Background
Section titled “Background”- Transparent (PNG only)
- White
- Black
- Board (uses your board’s background)
Dynamic Range
Section titled “Dynamic Range”Choose HDR or SDR output mode.
Export an Artdeck Board File
Section titled “Export an Artdeck Board File”Choose Artdeck when you need a restorable .artdeck board file instead of a flattened image or PDF. The export includes the full board document and the assets needed to import it again later.
- Open the export panel.
- Set Format to Artdeck.
- Choose Files on iPhone and iPad, Save As on Mac, or Share.
- Export the file.
Artdeck exports the whole board. Scope, resolution, transparent background, and HDR options do not appear because the file is a board package, not a rendered image.
Destinations
Section titled “Destinations”- Mac: Photos, Save As, Share, Copy
- iOS/iPadOS: Photos, Files, Share, Clipboard
For Artdeck board files, use Save As on Mac, Files on iPhone and iPad, or Share.
If Export Does Not Finish
Section titled “If Export Does Not Finish”| Situation | What to try |
|---|---|
| Export is taking too long | Lower the resolution or export selected items only. |
| Destination fails | Try Files or Save As first, then share the exported file from there. |
| Result looks low quality | Increase the resolution preset and check whether optimized media was imported. |
| Transparent background is unavailable | Choose PNG; transparency is not available for every format. |
| You canceled by mistake | Run export again. Canceling does not change the board. |