Use this guide to choose the right export format for your use case.

Quick Decision Guide

• Choose Save Image (JPG) when you want one still before/after result.
• Choose Animated GIF when you want a simple looping animation supported in many places.
• Choose Video (MP4/WebM) when you want best quality motion and smooth playback.

1) Save Image (JPG)

Best for:

• Website images
• Blog post images
• Social media still posts
• Printing or archiving a single final frame

Why choose it:

• Smallest and fastest export.
• Easiest to upload almost anywhere.
• Great when animation is not needed.

Tips:

• Use output crop/aspect controls before export.
• Add title/year caption if you want context on the image.

2) Animated GIF

Read more about Gif output.

Best for:

• Simple looping previews
• Quick visual comparisons in places that accept GIF uploads
• Lightweight animation where video is not ideal

Why choose it:

• Autoplays as a loop in many contexts.
• Easy to embed in some forums/docs/chat tools.

Important notes:

• GIF files can become large quickly with photo content.
• Some platforms impose strict file-size limits.
• GIF uses reduced colors compared to video.

GIF Quality options:

• Low (default) – smallest file, fastest export; best for uploads with tight limits.
• Medium – balanced quality and size.
• High – better quality but larger files.

If your GIF is too large:

• Switch GIF quality to Low.
• Use tighter output crop.
• Use a smaller aspect/output frame.

Read more about Gif output.

3) Video Export (MP4/WebM)

Best for:

• Highest-quality animated result
• Social media reels/posts (after platform-compatible conversion if needed)
• Smooth transitions with better compression than GIF

Why choose it:

• Better visual quality at similar or smaller size than high-detail GIFs.
• Handles photographic transitions much better than GIF compression.

Important notes:

• Browser format differs:
• Safari may export MP4.
• Chrome/Edge often export WebM.
• Some platforms require MP4 specifically.

If platform rejects video:

• Convert WebM to MP4 in your preferred converter/editor.
• Or export GIF (Low quality) for compatibility.

Extra Output Controls That Affect All Formats

• Output frame (aspect, zoom, shift): controls final composition.
• Brightness controls: improve old/new image visibility before export.
• Caption (title/year): adds context for public sharing.
• Watermark: optional branding mark.
• Video end screen: optional closing card for video exports.

Common Scenarios

• “I need one clean image for a blog post.”
  -> Use Save Image (JPG).
• “I need a short loop and the site only supports image uploads.”
  -> Use GIF, start with Low quality.
• “I want best animated quality for social channels.”
  -> Use Video, then convert if the platform needs MP4.