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Exporting
Learn how to export photographs from DxO PhotoLab and save 15% on DxO software through my exclusive creator discount. Discover file formats, export settings, image sizing, quality options and preparing photographs for web, social media and print in Lesson 19 of DxO PhotoLab Zero to Hero.
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Welcome to Lesson 19 of DxO PhotoLab Zero to Hero. This is the final lesson in the course. After organising, correcting, editing, refining and perfecting your images, it's time to export them for their final destination.
Exporting is where your work leaves DxO PhotoLab and becomes a finished photograph. Whether you're sharing images on Instagram, uploading photographs to a website, delivering files to a client or creating prints, understanding export settings is essential.
File Formats
Understand the differences between JPEG, TIFF and other export options.
Image Size
Prepare images for web, social media, client delivery and printing.
Quality Settings
Balance file size, image quality and practical use.
What Happens During Export?
Throughout this course you've been working with non-destructive edits. Your original RAW file remains untouched while DxO PhotoLab stores instructions describing the changes you've made.
During export, PhotoLab applies all of those adjustments and creates a new finished image file based on your chosen settings.
Choosing The Right File Format
JPEG is the most common export format because it creates relatively small files that work well online, on websites and across social media platforms.
TIFF files are larger but retain more information and are often used for printing, archiving or further editing in applications such as Photoshop.
The correct format depends entirely on where the image will be used.
Professional Tip
Create separate export presets for different purposes. For example, one for Instagram, one for website use, one for client delivery and one for printing. This saves time and ensures consistency.
Image Size & Resolution
Large images are not always necessary. Social media platforms often resize uploaded files automatically, so exporting extremely large images can increase upload times without improving quality.
For printing, maintaining higher resolution is usually more important. Understanding the intended destination helps determine the correct export settings.
Sharpening For Export
Different output destinations may benefit from different sharpening levels. An image prepared for Instagram may require different settings than a large print or portfolio image.
Always review your exported file before sharing or delivering it.
Metadata & Copyright Information
Export settings can also include metadata such as copyright details, keywords and author information. This can be useful for professional photographers who want to retain attribution information within their image files.
Building Export Presets
One of the easiest ways to speed up your workflow is to create export presets. Once configured, PhotoLab can automatically apply your preferred settings whenever you export photographs.
This is particularly useful if you regularly publish to websites, YouTube thumbnails, social media platforms or client galleries.
Lesson 19 Key Takeaways
- Exporting creates the final image file from your RAW edit.
- JPEG is ideal for web and social media use.
- TIFF is often preferred for printing and advanced workflows.
- Image size should match the intended destination.
- Export presets save time and improve consistency.
- Always review exported images before publishing or delivering them.
Course Complete
Congratulations on completing the DxO PhotoLab Zero to Hero course. You now understand the core tools, workflow and techniques needed to confidently edit photographs inside DxO PhotoLab.
Continue experimenting, refining your workflow and developing your own editing style. The more you use the software, the faster and more intuitive the process becomes.
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