# 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.

## [Export controls](/content/docs/workflows/export-and-share#export-controls/index.html)

| Control       | Options                     | Default  | Notes                                                                 |
|---------------|-----------------------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Format        | `jpeg | png`                | `jpeg`   | JPEG is the default share-first option. PNG is lossless and usually larger. |
| Size preset   | `small | balanced | full`    | `balanced` | Presets target a long edge of `2048`, `3072`, or `4096` px before any limits apply |

## [Export actions](/content/docs/workflows/export-and-share#export-actions/index.html)

| 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 and Pro behavior](/content/docs/workflows/export-and-share#free-and-pro-behavior/index.html)

- 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 actions in overflow](/content/docs/workflows/export-and-share#utility-actions-in-overflow/index.html)

| 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                      |

## [What affects final output](/content/docs/workflows/export-and-share#what-affects-final-output/index.html)

- 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.