# Save Single Artwork Item to File

You can save an artwork item unmodified or by applying certain transformations. Artwork items can be saved as jpg, png, bmp, gif or tiff images.

jpg or png will be pre-selected depending on the image type of the artwork item being saved.

You can choose to limit the dimensions of the saved image. When limiting the dimensions of an image, if the source image is larger in width or height than the specified values it will be proportionately scaled down to fit within the specified bounds. Note that the resultant image may not be the exact size as you have specified but it will not be larger in width or height than the values specified.

You can also specify that an image be saved as grayscale.

When saving to jpg, you can use the system default compression factor or you can explicitly set the compression factor. The compression factor is specified as a number in the range of 0.0 to 1.0. The smaller the number, the smaller the file (more compression). The larger the number the larger the file (less compression). It appears as if the system default is approximately 0.75.

When saving to jpg or png, you can select Save a copy. If the image being saved has been modified a copy of the image will be retained in Yate.

Click here for information on saving multiple artwork items to a folder.