Export Formats & Options
Supported Formats#
FrameSaver supports three export formats, each optimized for different use cases.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)#
PNG is the most versatile format for UI design work:
- Lossless compression — no quality degradation
- Transparency support — alpha channel preserved
- Wide compatibility — works everywhere
Best for: UI screenshots, design handoff, assets with transparent backgrounds.
JPG (JPEG)#
JPG offers smaller file sizes at the cost of some quality:
- Lossy compression — slight quality reduction
- No transparency — transparent areas become white
- Smallest files — great for batch sharing
Best for: Client presentations, quick reviews, portfolio sharing.
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)#
SVG preserves vector data for unlimited scaling:
- Vector format — infinitely scalable without quality loss
- Editable — can be modified with code or vector editors
- Tiny file sizes — for simple vector artwork
Best for: Icons, logos, illustrations, design system components.
SVG Limitations
SVG export works best with simple vector shapes. Complex effects like blurs, shadows, and bitmap images may not export perfectly to SVG.
Scale Options#
Understanding Scale#
Scale multiplies the pixel dimensions of your export:
- A 1920×1080 frame at 1x = 1920×1080 pixels
- A 1920×1080 frame at 2x = 3840×2160 pixels
- A 1920×1080 frame at 3x = 5760×3240 pixels
Recommended Settings#
| Project Type | Recommended Scale |
|---|---|
| Web (standard) | 2x |
| Web (documentation) | 1x |
| Mobile (iOS) | 2x + 3x |
| Mobile (Android) | 2x |
| 4x | |
| Quick review | 1x |
File Organization#
ZIP Structure#
The exported ZIP file mirrors your Figma section structure:
export.zip
├── Homepage/
│ ├── Hero.png
│ ├── Features.png
│ └── Footer.png
├── Dashboard/
│ ├── Overview.png
│ ├── Settings.png
│ └── Profile.png
└── Mobile/
├── Home.png
└── Menu.png
Naming Conventions#
Exported files use your Figma frame names. For the best organization:
- Use descriptive, consistent names
- Avoid special characters (
/ \ : * ? " < > |) - Consider prefixing with numbers for ordering:
01-Hero,02-Features
Frame names in Figma become file names in the export. Rename your frames before exporting for clean, organized output.