Exporting Files

In addition to saving your images, you can export them. Exporting your images requires the use of export filters. Exporting a file is similar to saving a file. The main difference is that exporting a file enables you to use certain export filters or plug-ins. Export filters or plug-ins allow third-party programmers to extend the built-in capabilities of a program such as Paint Shop Pro.

Paint Shop Pro comes with several built-in export filters. In fact, exporting is how you create tubes (at least in part).

In addition to the built-in export filters, many third-party filters are available. For example, you can get filters that hide a copyright number in your image to help you keep track of your digital artwork. One of my favorite ...

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