Export Options
ImageChunker offers flexible export options to suit any workflow — from Instagram carousels to high-quality prints.
Export Formats
Section titled “Export Formats”| Format | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PNG | Screenshots, graphics, text | Lossless, larger files |
| JPEG | Photos, gradients, web | Configurable quality (1–100%) |
| HEIC | Apple ecosystem | Smallest files, limited compatibility |
| Contact sheets | All chunks in one document |
JPEG Quality Guide:
| Use Case | Recommended Quality |
|---|---|
| Social media | 80–85% |
| General use | 85–90% |
| High quality | 90–95% |
Naming Patterns
Section titled “Naming Patterns”Configure in Settings → Export → Naming Pattern:
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{original} | Original filename | vacation |
{num} | 3-digit chunk number | 001 |
{total} | Total chunks | 12 |
{width} | Chunk width | 1080 |
{date} | Export date | 2025-01-15 |
Example patterns:
- Instagram:
carousel_{num}.jpg→carousel_001.jpg - With dimensions:
{original}_{width}x{height}_{num}.png - Date-stamped:
{date}_{original}_{num}.jpg
Output Location
Section titled “Output Location”Same as Original — Chunks saved alongside source image.
Subfolder — Creates {filename}_chunks/ folder for each image.
Custom Location — Choose any folder, with options to prompt each time or remember last location.
Quality Settings
Section titled “Quality Settings”Color Profile:
- Preserve original
- Convert to sRGB (best for web)
- Remove profile (smallest size)
Metadata:
- Preserve all — Keep EXIF, color profile, copyright
- Strip all — Remove everything (smallest)
- Strip GPS only — Privacy-focused
Scaling:
- Original size (100%)
- Custom percentage
- Maximum dimensions (fit width/height)
Built-in Presets
Section titled “Built-in Presets”| Preset | Format | Size | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPEG | 1080×1080 | 90% | |
| Web | JPEG | Max 2000px | 85% |
| PNG | Original | 100% |
Create custom presets in Settings → Export → Presets.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section titled “Keyboard Shortcuts”| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘E | Export with current settings |
| ⌘⇧E | Export with options dialog |
| ⌘⌥E | Quick export to last location |