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Exporting and Sharing Your Art from QueekyPaint: Step-by-Step

1. Prepare your artwork

  • Final check: zoom in to inspect lines, colors, and edges.
  • Flatten layers (optional): merge visible layers if you don’t need separate layer files.

2. Choose export format

  • PNG: best for lossless raster images with transparency.
  • JPEG: smaller files for photos or non-transparent images; choose quality 70–90%.
  • GIF/WebP: for simple animations or smaller sizes (WebP preferred if supported).
  • MP4 (if available): for speedpaint/recorded timelapse video exports.

3. Export steps (typical in QueekyPaint)

  1. Open the menu (usually top-right or in the canvas toolbar).
  2. Select “Export” or “Save as.”
  3. Pick format (PNG/JPEG/WebP/MP4).
  4. Set options: resolution, quality, background (transparent or filled), and frame rate (for video).
  5. Tap/Click “Export” or “Download.” The file will save to your device’s Downloads folder or prompt for location.

4. Resize and optimize (if needed)

  • Use a lightweight image optimizer (e.g., TinyPNG, Squoosh) to reduce PNG/JPEG size.
  • For social shares, resize to platform-recommended dimensions (Instagram: 1080×1080/1080×1350; Twitter: 1200×675).

5. Create a speedpaint/timelapse (if your project has recorded layers)

  • If QueekyPaint provides an internal timelapse export, choose MP4 and export at 24–30 fps.
  • If not, export sequential PNG frames (if available) and convert to video with a free tool (e.g., FFmpeg, Kapwing).

6. Share to platforms

  • Social media: upload exported image/video directly from your device. Include caption, tags, and credits.
  • Art communities (DeviantArt, ArtStation, Behance): use PNG/JPEG for images; MP4 or GIF for timelapses. Add description, tags, and process notes.
  • Messaging/email: attach the exported file; consider lower-resolution JPEG for smaller attachments.
  • Cloud links: upload to Google Drive/Dropbox and share link for large files.

7. Preserve editable source

  • Save a copy of your QueekyPaint project file (if the app supports project saves) or export layered file formats if available so you can edit later.

Troubleshooting

  • Export button missing: update the app or refresh the page.
  • Low-quality export: increase export resolution/quality settings.
  • Transparent background shows black: ensure PNG export with transparency selected.

If you want, I can provide platform-specific export settings (Instagram/Twitter/Tumblr/YouTube) or a short FFmpeg command to turn frames into an MP4.

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