Image Export

Export your ASCII art as PNG, JPEG, or SVG images for sharing, printing, or embedding in other projects.

Supported Formats

Format	Extension	Best For
PNG	.png	General use, transparency
JPEG	.jpg	Smaller files, photos
SVG	.svg	Scalable graphics, web

Accessing Image Export

Click Export in the toolbar

Select Image from the format dropdown

Choose PNG, JPEG, or SVG

Configure settings

Click Export

Common Settings

Size Multiplier

Scale your export for different uses:

Multiplier	Use Case
1x	Original size, smallest file
2x	Social media, standard sharing
3x	High-quality prints
4x	Maximum quality, large displays

Info

Higher multipliers increase file size but provide better quality when scaling up.

Include Grid

Enabled: Shows the grid lines in export
Disabled: Clean export without grid

Most users disable grid for final exports.

PNG Export

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is the recommended format for most uses.

PNG Features

Lossless compression - No quality loss
Transparency support - Transparent backgrounds
Wide compatibility - Works everywhere

PNG Settings

Setting	Description
Size Multiplier	1x, 2x, 3x, or 4x
Include Grid	Show/hide grid lines

When to Use PNG

✅ Ideal for:

Sharing on social media
Embedding in documents
Web graphics
When you need transparency
Preserving exact colors

JPEG Export

JPEG offers smaller file sizes with some quality trade-off.

JPEG Features

Lossy compression - Smaller files
No transparency - Background always solid
Adjustable quality - Balance size vs. quality

JPEG Settings

Setting	Description
Size Multiplier	1x, 2x, 3x, or 4x
Include Grid	Show/hide grid lines
Quality	1-100 (higher = better quality, larger file)

Quality Guidelines

Quality	File Size	Use Case
60-70	Small	Web thumbnails
80-85	Medium	General sharing
90-95	Large	High-quality output
100	Largest	Maximum quality

Warning

JPEG doesn't support transparency. Transparent areas will become white.

SVG Export

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) exports as vector format that scales infinitely.

Info

SVGs exported from ASCII Motion are compatible with Figma and Adobe Illustrator, with editable text and correct font mapping.

SVG Features

Vector format - Scales to any size
Editable - Can be modified in vector editors
Web-native - Works directly in browsers
Text searchable - Characters remain as text (by default)

SVG Settings

Setting	Description
Include Grid	Show/hide grid lines
Include Background	Include canvas background color
Text as Outlines	Convert text to vector paths
Prettify	Format SVG code for readability

Text as Outlines

Keep characters as text elements

Pros:

Smaller file size
Searchable text
Easier to edit

Cons:

Requires font to be installed
May render differently on other systems

When to Use SVG

✅ Ideal for:

Web graphics
Print at any size
Logo and icon use
When you need infinite scaling
Professional design work

❌ Less suitable for:

Complex/large artworks (file size)
Social media sharing
Non-technical users

Workflow Examples

Select PNG format

Set Size Multiplier to 2x

Disable Include Grid

Export and share

For Print

Select PNG or SVG

Set Size Multiplier to 4x (for PNG)

Enable Text as Outlines (for SVG)

Export at highest quality

For Web Development

Select SVG format

Enable Include Background if needed

Enable Prettify for readable code

Export and embed in HTML/CSS

Tips

PNG is safest for general use
Use 2x minimum for sharp display on retina screens
SVG + Text as Outlines ensures consistent rendering
JPEG only when file size is critical and you don't need transparency
Test your export before sharing widely