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Produce Platform Exports

Produce platform-ready aspect ratios and exports for the campaign: generate [ratio1=1:1], [ratio2=16:9], and [ratio3=9…

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The same job, four prompts

do it · improve it · decide · become
AExecute — “help me do it”Produce platform-ready aspect ratios and exports for the campaign: generate [ratio1=1:1],…+
Produce platform-ready aspect ratios and exports for the campaign: generate [ratio1=1:1], [ratio2=16:9], and [ratio3=9:16] versions from the master, optimize for web, and batch-export the folder as JPGs named for each platform.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.
BImprove — “do it better”Make the asset batch ready to go live and avoid last-minute reworks: crop and recompose 1:1,…+
Make the asset batch ready to go live and avoid last-minute reworks: crop and recompose 1:1, 16:9, and 9:16 from the master, check safe areas for each platform, apply a consistent export quality and color profile, and run a batch export into clearly labeled folders for [platforms=Instagram, YouTube, and Stories].
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid
The tool
Export As

The Export As feature in Adobe Photoshop allows you to save your images in various formats and adjust settings for different uses.

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    Open your file in Photoshop.

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    Go to File > Export > Export As…

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    In the Export As dialog box, choose your desired Format (e.g., JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG).

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    Adjust Scale, Canvas Size, and other settings as needed for your output.

  5. 5

    For print, go to Image > Mode and select CMYK Color before exporting.

    Best practiceFor high-quality printing, set the resolution to 300 dpi or higher in Image > Image Size.

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    To prevent color shifts, ensure your color profile is consistent across your workflow.

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    Click Export All to save your image with the chosen settings.

Use File > Export > Quick Export as (image format) to quickly export the entire document using your default preferences.

Photoshop actions can automate export workflows, including using File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy) for batch exports.

Glossary

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Canvas SizeThe total printable area of an image, which can be adjusted to add or remove space around content.ExampleYou can increase the canvas size to add more white space around your photograph.
CMYK ColorA color model using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks, primarily for professional printing.ExampleA magazine cover is typically printed using CMYK color inks for accurate reproduction.
AutomateTo perform a sequence of predefined tasks automatically, often using recorded actions.ExampleYou can automate the process of converting a folder of images to a different file format.
GenerateTo create new image content or variations using AI models within Photoshop.ExampleYou use Generate to create several AI-powered variations of a background based on your prompt.
ActionsRecorded series of commands that can be played back to automate repetitive tasks in Photoshop.ExampleYou can record a set of Photoshop actions to apply the same effects to many images.

The real tasks

1 of them
Quickly produce a set of platform-ready aspect ratios and exports so the campaign assets go live on schedule.

Who does this

1 roles
Content Creator / Influencer

Questions people ask

honest answers

Because you rarely think 'I want the redaction tool'. You think 'I have to share this without leaking the client's details'. Start from the need, and the feature finds you.

Real. Every job here was drawn from what people in real roles were actually seen doing in Photoshop — not a feature checklist.

No. Each page gives you a ready prompt you can paste into an AI assistant, plus the plain steps to do it yourself. Start with either — the goal is the finished job, not the tool.