Export

At this point our ads are ready to go. 0:00 We set them to spec using artboards, we've modified our artwork to fit each one, 0:02 and they're looking cohesive. 0:06 Now, all that's left to do is export them into formats for their use in each ad. 0:08 In general, we could use the same file type for each one and 0:13 would work for all our applications. 0:16 Either a JPEG or a PNG file is appropriate. 0:19 We wouldn't use an SVG because our final graphics contain raster images. 0:22 So let's start out with the quick Export option, which is certainly the easiest. 0:28 From the File > Export menu, choose Quick Export as PNG. 0:33 We'll select our destination folder and select Open. 0:39 That's it. 0:44 PNGs are a great high quality file type appropriate for both web and devices. 0:45 They also include any transparency included in the document as well, so 0:51 things like rounded corners or graphics without a background. 0:55 Let's take a look at another option to export these into JPEG files. 0:59 JPEGs are also great for nearly all digital image uses, but 1:03 do not offer an option for transparency. 1:07 From the file Export menu, let's choose Artboards to Files. 1:10 This method gives us a few more options. 1:17 First, let's choose our export destination folder. 1:20 And click Open. 1:29 Next, we'll wanna give up a file prefix, 1:31 meaning our files will use this prefix followed by the artboard name. 1:34 We don't want any overlapping of our artboards, 1:44 so we'll choose Artboard Content Only. 1:47 We can export each artboard into a PSD file, 1:49 which will be handy if we wanted to keep these as a personal template. 1:53 But we'll choose the JPEG file type. 1:57 We'll also want to export all of our artboards, so 2:00 we'll deselect Export Selected Artboards. 2:03 If we select Export Options, we can adjust the quality, 2:08 12 being the highest, which is great for our use. 2:11 We can include our color profile if we've specifically chosen one. 2:14 For our purposes, we need to specify one as the default, or 2:18 sRGB, in our case, is sufficient. 2:23 Including the artboard name adds the name as text to the graphic itself. 2:26 Perhaps if we were showing these to our client, 2:31 to help them differentiate each one, that might be handy. 2:33 But in this case, we'll leave that unselected. 2:36 Click Run, and we're set. 2:39 We can navigate to the folder and have a look. 2:44 On my Mac, we can see our dimensions and file size. 2:48 Notice the larger file size the PNG is compared the JPEG even at the highest 2:54 quality setting. 2:59 If file size isn't an issue, then our PNGs will work just fine. 3:01 We've come a long way in our journey through digital media. 3:07 We started with demystifying resolution. 3:10 We took a look at different types of images and graphics, files and 3:12 color spaces. 3:17 We then took all those things and put them into an end product 3:18 as we created different ads for a client within Photoshop. 3:22 Thank you so much for completing this journey with me. 3:27 I hope you feel you have a solid foundation to explore even further. 3:29 Practice using adjustment layers and masks on your own photos for 3:33 color correction and explore the different Adjustment layer types. 3:37 If you're into UI design, use the various templates Photoshop offers to create 3:42 your own application interface with multiple artboards. 3:46 Finally, if you're interested in professional printing, 3:50 I highly recommend visiting your local print shop and 3:53 find out more about how your digital art translates to paper. 3:56 They'll also be able to tell you their preferred export settings from Photoshop. 4:00