When creating designs in Abyssale, you have control over which file formats will be available during the generation process. This feature allows you to customize and restrict the output formats based on your specific needs or those of your team.
Why customize available file types?
Customizing available file types offers several benefits:
Ensure brand consistency by limiting outputs to specific formats
Streamline workflows by making only relevant formats available
Control file quality and characteristics for specific use cases
Simplify the user experience for team members generating content
How to define available export file-types
Follow these steps to customize which file types will be available for generation:
Navigate to your design settings page
Scroll down to the Define available export file-types section
Check the boxes next to the file formats you want to make available
Uncheck any formats you want to restrict
Saves changes
Available file type options
Abyssale offers several file format options, each with distinct characteristics:
Auto
Abyssale will automatically select the best filetype (jpeg or png) depending on each format size and transparency requirements.
JPEG
Best for photographs and complex images with many colors. Smaller file sizes but doesn't support transparency.
PNG
Maintains image quality and supports transparency. Ideal for graphics with text, logos, or when you need transparent backgrounds.
PDF (web)
Perfect for documents that need to be viewed consistently across different devices or printed.
WebP
A newer format that provides superior compression and quality. Supports both lossy and lossless compression as well as transparency.
AVIF
The newest format offering exceptional compression with high quality. Significantly smaller file sizes than traditional formats.
Using the Auto option
The Auto option provides an intelligent way to optimize your file outputs:
Abyssale automatically selects between JPEG or PNG based on your design
Selection criteria include format size and transparency requirements
Designs with transparency will be exported as PNG
Designs without transparency will be exported as JPEG for smaller file sizes
This option provides the best balance between quality and efficiency
Frequently asked questions
Can I change file type settings after creating my design?
Can I change file type settings after creating my design?
Yes, you can modify available file types at any time through the design settings.
If I restrict certain file types, will it affect existing generated files?
If I restrict certain file types, will it affect existing generated files?
No, restricting file types only affects future generations. Existing files will remain accessible.
How do I know which file type is best for my project?
How do I know which file type is best for my project?
Consider your specific needs:
Need transparency? Choose PNG or WebP
Want smallest file size? JPEG or WebP are good options
Unsure? The Auto option will make the optimal choice for you
Can different designs in the same project have different file type settings?
Can different designs in the same project have different file type settings?
Yes, file type settings are configured individually for each design.