What output formats are supported?

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Output & Formats

Canvelete supports multiple output formats for different use cases.

Available Formats

FormatBest ForFile Size
PNGGraphics with transparency, screenshotsMedium
JPEGPhotos, social media postsSmall
PDFDocuments, certificates, printVaries
SVGScalable graphics, iconsVery Small

PNG (Default)

  • Supports transparency
  • Lossless quality
  • Best for: logos, graphics, anything with text
  • Use when: you need crisp edges or transparent backgrounds

JPEG

  • Smaller file sizes
  • Adjustable quality (1-100)
  • Best for: photos, social media
  • Use when: file size matters more than perfect quality

PDF

  • Vector-based when possible
  • Perfect for printing
  • Best for: certificates, invoices, documents
  • Use when: recipient needs to print or you need multi-page output

SVG

  • Infinitely scalable
  • Smallest file size
  • Best for: icons, simple graphics
  • Use when: you need to resize without quality loss

How to Specify Format

json
{ "designId": "abc123", "format": "pdf", "quality": 95 }

Quality Settings

  • Only applies to JPEG format
  • Range: 1 (lowest) to 100 (highest)
  • Default: 90
  • Recommended: 80-95 for most use cases

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