Action menu
Export actions, defaults, Pro behavior, and output constraints.
The action menu is where you finish the job: save, copy, share, open export settings, and run app-level utility actions.
| Control |
Options |
Default |
Notes |
| Format |
`jpeg |
png` |
jpeg |
| Size preset |
`small |
balanced |
full` |
| Action |
Result |
| Export |
Save output to Photos |
| Copy |
Copy output for quick paste workflows |
| Share |
Open share sheet with current export |
| Open export settings |
Open format and size controls |
- Free save, copy, and share exports include a Shotwell watermark.
- Shotwell Pro removes that watermark from those export actions.
- Export settings still let you choose format and size on either tier.
| Utility action |
Options or behavior |
| Appearance |
System, Dark, Light |
| New image |
Replace current image selection flow |
| Clear styling |
Reset styling for current image |
| Settings |
Open app settings |
| About |
Open app information |
- Final output size depends on the selected preset and the current canvas aspect ratio.
- Shotwell can reduce output automatically when the source image, frame asset, or device render budget cannot support the requested size.
Full does not guarantee a larger file than Balanced; it only requests the largest target.- PNG is best when every pixel matters. JPEG is usually better for lighter share-ready files.
- If
Auto-close menus is enabled, open export trays can close automatically after about 10 seconds of inactivity.