Share Layers

Share your layers as bulk-exported individual images, animations, or multi-page PDF documents.

Share Layers

Export visible layers from a single artwork to a multi-page PDF, a folder of PNGs, or as frames of an animated GIF, PNG, or MP4. Hidden layers will not be exported.

Expand the tools at the top by tapping on the ellipsis, then tap Actions (wrench icon) → Share. Under the Share Layers section of the Share menu, you’ll find a complete list of layer export formats.

Export all the layers from your artwork to a PDF document.

In the Actions → Share menu, select Share Layers > PDF, then choose from Good, Better, or Best quality. Select a destination for your file.

The quality determines the compression that takes place. Reducing compression will save space but might result in a less-detailed output file.

Each layer becomes a page in the PDF, with the bottom layer the first page, and the top layer the last.

Bulk export all the layers from your artwork to a batch of PNG files.

In Actions → Share, select Share Layers → PNG Files. Select a destination for your files.

Each PNG is assigned a filename formed of the artwork name plus a sequential number. For example, if your artwork is called Masterpiece. Your PNG files will be named Masterpiece-1, Masterpiece-2, and so on. The bottom layer will be saved as the first file.

Export all the layers from your artwork to an animated GIF.

In Actions → Share, tap Share Layers → Animated GIF to open the Animated GIF interface.

Tap Export Settings to choose between Max Resolution (better quality, larger file size), or Web Ready (lower quality, smaller file size). Animated GIFs loop by default.

Each layer becomes a frame in the animated GIF, with the bottom layer appearing first.

Use the Frames per second slider to adjust the speed of your animation. You can also add dithering, use a per-frame color palette, and set a transparent background.

Turning the Transparent Background toggle on allows you to set the Alpha threshold amount using a slider.

Tap the Export button in the top right to export your artwork, or tap Cancel to return to your canvas.

Export all the layers from your artwork to an animated PNG.

Animated PNGs offer a higher visual quality than animated GIFs. Be aware animated PNGs are not yet supported everywhere.

In Actions → Share, select Share Layers → Animated PNG to open the Animated PNG interface.

Choose between Max Resolution (better quality, larger file size), or Web Ready (lower quality, smaller file size). Animated PNGs loop by default.

Each layer becomes a frame in the animated PNG, with the bottom layer appearing first.

Use the Frames per second slider to adjust the speed of your animation. You can also set a transparent background.

Tap the Export button in the top right to export your artwork, or tap Cancel to return to your canvas.

Export all the layers from your artwork to an animated MP4.

Animated MP4s offer similar functionality to animated GIFs and PNGs. As they use JPEG encoding for each frame, they cannot have a transparent background. Their file size tends to be smaller.

In Actions → Share, tap Share Layers → Animated MP4 to open the Animated MP4 interface.

Choose between Max Resolution (better quality, larger file size), or Web Ready (lower quality, smaller file size). Animated MP4s loop by default.

Each layer becomes a frame in the animated MP4, with the bottom layer appearing first.

Use the Frames per second slider to adjust the speed of your animation.

Tap the Export button in the top right to export your artwork, or tap Cancel to return to your canvas.

Export all the layers from your artwork to an animated HEVC.

Animated HEVCs offer similar functionality to animated MPEGs, but can have transparent backgrounds. Their file size tends to be smaller.

In Actions → Share → Share Layers → Animated HEVC to open the Animated HEVC interface.

Choose between Max Resolution (better quality, larger file size), or Web Ready (lower quality, smaller file size). Animated HEVCs loop by default.

Each layer becomes a frame in the animated HEVC, with the bottom layer appearing first.

Use the Frames per second slider to adjust the speed of your animation.

For a Transparent Background, turn the toggle on.

Tap the Export button in the top right to export your artwork, or tap Cancel to return to your canvas.