Export Overview

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Export your creations in multiple formats for different platforms.

Quick Comparison

Format Best For Animation Quality File Size
MP4 Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Full Excellent Medium
GIF Twitter, Discord, Slack Full Good Large
SVG Web, Scalable graphics Limited Perfect Small
Widget Website embedding Full + Interactive Excellent Small (~15KB)
PDF Professional printing None Print-ready (300 DPI) Small
PNG Static images, print None Up to 600 DPI Medium

Opening Export Dialog

  1. Click Export in the header, or
  2. Press Ctrl/⌘ + E
Export dialog
The export dialog with format options

Choosing a Format

MP4 Video

Best for: Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn

  • Full animation support including effects
  • Configurable duration and frame rate
  • Requires Chrome 94+, Edge, or Safari 16.4+

Learn more about MP4 Export

GIF

Best for: Twitter/X, Discord, Slack, messaging apps

  • Widely supported everywhere
  • Larger file sizes than MP4
  • Configurable quality levels

Learn more about GIF Export

Animated SVG

Best for: Web embedding, scalable graphics

  • Infinitely scalable (vector)
  • Small file size
  • Some animations not supported

Learn more about SVG Export

PineWidget (Embeddable)

Best for: Website embedding, interactive animations

  • Full animation support including relations
  • Lightweight runtime (~15KB)
  • Touch and mouse interactivity
  • Works on any website

Learn more about Widget Export

PDF for Print

Best for: Commercial printing, print shops, professional materials

  • 300 DPI print resolution
  • Bleed and trim marks for professional printing
  • Standard paper sizes (A3, A4, Letter, etc.)
  • Ideal for posters, flyers, business cards

Learn more about Print Export

PNG (Static)

Best for: Thumbnails, static posts, high-DPI print

  • Single frame capture
  • Up to 600 DPI for print quality
  • Perfect for online printing services

Export Settings

Duration

For video and GIF exports, choose how long your animation runs:

  • 3 seconds
  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds
  • 15 seconds

Frame Rate (MP4 only)

  • 24 fps — Cinematic look
  • 30 fps — Standard video (recommended)
  • 60 fps — Smooth motion

Quality (GIF only)

  • Low — Smaller file, faster
  • Medium — Balanced (recommended)
  • High — Best quality, larger file

Platform Recommendations

Platform Recommended Format Size
Instagram Post MP4 1080×1080
Instagram Story MP4 1080×1920
Twitter/X GIF 1200×675
Facebook MP4 1200×628
LinkedIn MP4 1200×628
TikTok MP4 1080×1920
Discord GIF Any
Web Embed (Static) SVG Any
Web Embed (Interactive) Widget Any
Commercial Print PDF A4, A3, Letter
Online Print Services PNG (300 DPI) Varies

Tips

Export Tips:

  • Use canvas size presets to match your target platform
  • Test your export on the actual platform before publishing
  • Keep animations under 5 seconds for social media

Encountering Export Issues?

Export quality and performance depend on your browser and device capabilities. Common limitations include:

  • High-DPI exports may fail on devices with limited memory
  • MP4 export requires Chrome 94+, Edge, or Safari 16.4+
  • Complex animations may cause choppy playback during encoding

Want server-side exports? If browser limitations are blocking your workflow, vote for the Cloud Export API feature on UserJot. This will help us prioritize building backend export services for reliable, high-quality exports regardless of your device.