In this Photoshop how-to video, Keith Gilbert shows two of the best ways to export JPG and PNG files. He explains when to use one over the other and walks through getting a file that gives the best quality at the optimum file size. If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between Export As and Save for Web, this video will give you the answer!
This video is an excerpt from Keith’s “Must-Know Photoshop and Illustrator Techniques” session at CreativePro’s Design+Marketing event in July 2022.
This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on September 26, 2022
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