Exporting

Learn how to export your work from Figpea, whether you need to export individual layers as assets or share entire projects with others. This guide covers all export options and best practices for different scenarios.

Layer Export

Export individual layers or groups of layers for use in other applications:

Supported Formats

• PNG: Perfect for images with transparency
• JPEG: Ideal for photographs
• WebP: Modern format with superior compression
• SVG: Vector format for scalable graphics (Pro)

Learn more: Export Layers in Figpea

Export Settings

Scale Options

• Preset scales: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, 4x
• Custom scale (Pro feature)
• High-quality scaling with proper antialiasing

Format-Specific Options

1. PNG Settings:

   • Transparency support
   • Web optimization
   • Color profile handling
   • Compression level

2. JPEG Settings:

   • Quality level (0-100)
   • Progressive loading
   • Color profile
   • Metadata options

3. WebP Settings:

   • Quality adjustment
   • Lossless option
   • Alpha channel support
   • Metadata preservation

4. SVG Options (Pro):

   • Optimization level
   • Responsive attributes
   • CSS styling
   • Minification

Batch Export

Export multiple layers simultaneously:

1. Selection Methods:

   • Select multiple layers
   • Use layer groups
   • Filter by type
   • Select all visible

2. Configuration:

   • Apply settings to all
   • Individual adjustments
   • Naming conventions
   • Output organization

3. Output Management:

   • Choose destination
   • Create subfolders
   • Maintain hierarchy
   • Automatic organization

Project Export

Share your entire project in different formats:

Learn more: Export Project in Figpea

Figpea Format (.fp)

The recommended format for maintaining full editability:

1. Benefits:

   • Complete project preservation
   • Full editability
   • All features supported
   • Best for collaboration

2. Use Cases:

   • Work in progress
   • Team sharing
   • Version control
   • Project backup

ZIP Export (Pro)

Package all assets into a single ZIP file:

1. Contents:

   • Individual layer files
   • Asset collections
   • Project structure
   • Documentation

2. Configuration:

   • Choose formats
   • Set quality levels
   • Select scales
   • Organize output

PDF Export (Pro)

Create documentation-ready PDF files:

1. Features:

   • Multi-page support
   • Vector quality
   • Universal compatibility
   • Print-ready output

2. Settings:

   • Page size
   • Quality level
   • Compression
   • Metadata

Export Workflows

For Development

1. Asset Preparation:

   • Organize layers
   • Set up naming
   • Choose formats
   • Configure scales

2. Export Process:

   • Select assets
   • Apply settings
   • Generate files
   • Verify output

3. Quality Control:

   • Check resolutions
   • Verify transparency
   • Test in context
   • Validate sizes

For Collaboration

1. Project Sharing:

   • Use .fp format
   • Include resources
   • Document structure
   • Set permissions

2. Asset Distribution:

   • Organize by type
   • Include documentation
   • Provide variations
   • Set up naming

3. Version Control:

   • Track changes
   • Mark versions
   • Document updates
   • Maintain history

Best Practices

File Organization

1. Naming Conventions:

   • Use clear names
   • Include dimensions
   • Add scale indicators
   • Mark versions

2. Folder Structure:

   • Separate by type
   • Group by feature
   • Maintain hierarchy
   • Use clear names

Quality Assurance

1. Before Export:

   • Clean up layers
   • Check naming
   • Verify scales
   • Test settings

2. After Export:

   • Verify output
   • Check quality
   • Test in context
   • Validate sizes

Optimization

1. File Size:

   • Choose appropriate formats
   • Optimize settings
   • Balance quality
   • Consider usage

2. Performance:

   • Batch when possible
   • Use efficient formats
   • Optimize assets
   • Monitor resources

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Quality Problems:

   • Check scale settings
   • Verify format options
   • Review source quality
   • Test different settings

2. Size Issues:

   • Optimize assets
   • Choose appropriate formats
   • Adjust compression
   • Review dimensions

3. Export Errors:

   • Check layer names
   • Verify permissions
   • Clear cache
   • Update software

For more detailed information about exporting, check our blog posts.